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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe for a Soft and Chewy Crust

A round ball of freshly made pizza dough dusted with flour resting on a wooden surface.
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Make the best pizza dough from scratch tonight! This simple recipe yields a soft, chewy crust with a crispy bottom, perfect for family pizza night. It is ready the same day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105°F to 115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let this mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This shows your yeast is active.
  2. Add the flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. This kneading develops the structure for a chewy pizza crust.
  4. Lightly oil a clean large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl and turn it over to coat lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel.
  5. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size. This quick rise makes it perfect for same-day pizza.
  6. Punch the dough down gently to release the air. Divide the dough into two equal pieces for two medium pizzas, or use the whole batch for one large pizza.
  7. Shape and stretch your dough into your desired pizza base shape. Top with your favorite sauce and toppings.
  8. Bake on a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet at 475°F (245°C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

  • For an artisan pizza dough texture with deeper flavor, cover the dough and let it rise slowly in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours instead of the quick room temperature rise.
  • If you want a crispier bottom, place your pizza stone or steel in the oven while it preheats.
  • This versatile pizza dough recipe works well for thin crust or slightly thicker bases.

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