The Best Pizza Dough

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Learn how to make the BEST Homemade Pizza Dough with this simple step by step recipe! The method is easy but yields the perfect American pizza crust with a thick, soft, and chewy interior and a nice crispy, golden brown exterior. The dough is also great to make ahead and freeze in batches!

by Bianca Zapatka·published 2018-04-25

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AmericanBasicsLunch & DinnerMain Course

Servings

['2', '2 pizzas']

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prep 20 min

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Ingredients (6)

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4 cups all-purpose or spelt flour (or gluten-free flour, *see notes)flour
0.7 oz fresh yeast (½ cube (or sub 2 tsp dry yeast))yeast
2 tsp sugarsugar
2 tsp saltsalt
1 cup lukewarm water (or dairy-free milk, *see notes)milk
2-3 tbsp olive oilolive-oil

Instructions (8 steps)

01*Note: Please watch the recipe video for visual instruction!: Mix water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl and allow to rest for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
02In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Form a mold in the center, then pour in the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon or chopsticks to combine. Then transfer to a floured working surface and knead with your hands (or use a mixer) for about 10 minutes, until a smooth dough forms.
03Form the dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and leave to rise for at least an hour in a warm spot.
04Once the dough has doubled in size, divide it into two portions. Cover again and let rise for another 30 minutes.

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