Description
Easy homemade pizza dough with a chewy center and crisp golden crust made from simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for homemade pizza night.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/3 cups warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar or honey
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1–2 tablespoons cornmeal or flour for dusting
Instructions
Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add olive oil and salt.
Gradually mix in flour until shaggy dough forms.
Knead dough on floured surface for 7–10 minutes.
Transfer to oiled bowl and cover.
Let rise 60–90 minutes until doubled.
Punch down dough and divide into portions.
Rest dough balls 10–15 minutes.
Stretch into pizza shape and bake at 475–500°F.
Add toppings and bake until crust is golden and crisp.
Notes
Use bread flour for chewier crust.
Do not use water that is too hot.
Refrigerate dough overnight for deeper flavor.
Preheat oven and baking surface thoroughly for best results.