Homemade Pizza Dough: The Easy Way to Create Delicious Pizzas
Homemade Pizza Dough is simple to make and perfect for your pizza night cravings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- wooden spoon
- Floured Surface
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water around 110°F
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Dough Preparation Steps
- Combine the yeast and sugar: In a small bowl, mix yeast with sugar and warm water. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dry ingredients: Combine flour, salt, oregano, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together.
- Add the wet ingredients: Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into dry ingredients. Mix until dough comes together.
- Knead the dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Punch down the dough: After rising, punch down, shape into a ball or divide for smaller pizzas.
Notes
This dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before using, just allow it to come to room temperature before rolling out.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg
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