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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

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This easy homemade pizza dough recipe is a versatile base for all your favorite toppings, providing a deliciously crispy yet chewy crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/3 cups (320ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 1 tablespoon (13g) granulated sugar
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) Platinum Yeast from Red Star instant yeast
  • 3 and 1/2 to 4 cups (438–500g) unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Sprinkle of cornmeal, for dusting the pan
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
  • 1 cup (250g) store-bought pizza sauce
  • 4 cups (1lb/454g) shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Whisk the warm water, granulated sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let it rest for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
  2. Add the flour, olive oil, and salt, mixing until the dough begins to pull away from the sides.
  3. Knead the dough for an additional 5 minutes until it becomes soft and slightly tacky.
  4. Shape into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1-2 hours).
  5. Punch down the dough to release air before shaping it for use.

Notes

For best results, ensure yeast is fresh and the water temperature is correct for activation.

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Keywords: pizza dough, homemade pizza, easy recipe, baking, Italian

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