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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe (5 Ingredients, 7 Foolproof Steps)

This easy homemade pizza dough recipe uses just five simple ingredients to create soft, chewy pizza crust perfect for homemade pizza night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 pizza crusts
Course: baking recipes, homemade pizza, Italian recipes, Main Course, pizza crust, pizza dough
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Step 1
  1. In a bowl combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2
  1. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture and mix until dough forms.
Step 3
  1. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
Step 4
  1. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 45–60 minutes.
Step 5
  1. Punch down the dough and divide into portions.
Step 6
  1. Stretch dough into pizza crust shape.
Step 7
  1. Add toppings and bake at 475°F for 12–15 minutes.

Notes

For best results, let the dough rest after kneading and bake pizza in a very hot oven to achieve a crispy crust.