Master Pizza Dough

Master Pizza Dough
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    2.7K

Unleash your inner pizzaiolo with this foolproof recipe for master pizza dough. Skip the store-bought stuff and create a light, airy, and flavorful crust from scratch. This dough comes together quickly, using rapid-rise yeast for a satisfying homemade pizza experience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    40 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    293 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of the flour, salt, and rapid-rise yeast. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the very warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, a little at a time, until the dough is soft and slightly sticky. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 4-6 minutes, until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. (6 minutes)

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Recipe View Lightly oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. (1 minute)

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06 Step

Recipe View Let the dough rest for 10 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making it easier to shape. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View After the resting period, the dough is ready to be shaped and used for your favorite pizza recipe.

For best results, use a kitchen scale to measure the flour. This will ensure consistent results every time.
If you don't have rapid-rise yeast, you can use active dry yeast. However, you will need to proof the yeast in warm water for 5-10 minutes before adding it to the other ingredients.
The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before shaping.
Feel free to experiment with different types of flour, such as bread flour or whole wheat flour, to create your own unique pizza crust.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 894 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Brant Cartwright

    I was a little intimidated to make pizza dough from scratch, but this recipe made it so simple. Thank you!

  • Harvey Hessel

    This dough is so easy to make and tastes amazing! My family loves it.

  • Frank Rosenbaum

    I've tried many pizza dough recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's always perfect.

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