Favorite Artisan Pizza Dough
A fun and rewarding recipe for making artisan pizza dough at home, yielding a crispy and chewy base for any pizza lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center, adding the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough, then roll it out to your desired thickness for your pizza.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C), placing a pizza stone inside if you have one.
- Top the rolled-out dough with your favorite ingredients and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden.
Notes
Serve with marinara sauce for dipping or add fresh basil on top. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg