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Prep time
15 Minutes
Prep time
15 minutes
Serves
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and chewiness.
- 2 ¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Helps the dough rise.
- 1 ½ cups Warm Water Around 110°F to activate yeast.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds flavor and tenderness.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and strengthens gluten.
Pizza Dough
Rene Cleveland
October 28, 2025 at 8:56:00 PM
sourced from simplat.com
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Pizza Peel
- Oven
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt, then mix well.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide it, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F to 500°F and roll out the dough to desired thickness.
- Transfer to a pizza peel, add toppings, and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For variations, try different flours or add herbs for extra flavor.
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