Perfect Pizza Dough
This is a simple and easy recipe for making perfect pizza dough from scratch. It yields a chewy crust with a crispy exterior, perfect for your favorite pizza toppings.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1.5 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.25 cups warm water about 105-115°F (40-46°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for greasing
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
- Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough to release the air. Divide the dough into portions (for 2-3 pizzas) and shape into balls. You can use the dough immediately, or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. For best results, let refrigerated dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before shaping.
Notes
This pizza dough is versatile and can be used for thin crust or thick crust pizzas. Experiment with your favorite toppings!