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Ball of pizza dough sitting on wooden counter with flour scattered all around.

Pizza Dough

erynwhalen
This homemade pizza dough recipe comes together in under an hour with warm water, olive oil, and all-purpose flour. Use for pizza crust, breadsticks, or calzones.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breads, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 1 large sheet pan pizza (18×26, ~6–8 servings)
Calories 1216 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 9 g
  • 2 teaspoons sugar 8 g
  • ¾ cup warm water 180 g
  • 1 teaspoon salt 5 g
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 30 g
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt 6 g
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 g or bread flour for chewier crust
  • Optional herbs: ½ teaspoon rosemary 1 teaspoon basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In a small bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let the yeast mixture foam 5 minutes.
  • Add olive oil, salt, garlic salt, and 1 cup flour to the large bowl. Stir, then add remaining flour gradually until a stiff dough forms.
  • Knead until smooth (2–3 minutes mixer with dough hook or 3–5 minutes by hand on a floured work surface).
  • Form a ball of dough, place in a mixing bowl lightly coated with olive oil, cover with plastic wrap, and rest in a warm place 15–30 minutes.
  • Roll out on a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin. Transfer to a baking sheet, pizza pan, or parchment-lined baking tray.
  • Prebake 10 minutes at oven temperature 350°F if you like a crispy crust.
  • Add pizza sauce, toppings, and bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  1. Flour Type Matters: All-purpose flour makes a soft, tender crust, while bread flour gives it that classic chewy texture. Try both and see which your family prefers.
  2. Make-Ahead Tip: After the first rise, wrap the dough tightly and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature before rolling out for the best texture.
  3. Extra Flavor Boost: Mix a teaspoon of Italian seasoning or garlic powder right into the dough for a subtle, herby flavor that makes homemade pizza night even better.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 1216kcalCarbohydrates: 200gProtein: 31gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 2689mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 12mg
Keyword pizza, pizza dough,
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