Quick and Easy Pizza Dough
This Quick and Easy Pizza Dough is a foolproof way to get delicious, homemade pizza on the table fast.
Servings: 1 large pizza
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 packets active dry yeast (1/4 ounce each)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil plus more for bowl and drizzling
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface
Instructions
- Pour the warm water into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the sugar, olive oil, and salt.
- Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a sticky dough forms.
- Lightly oil another large bowl and transfer the dough into it. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the top and cover with plastic wrap. Set in a warm, draft-free place to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead just 1–2 times. Shape into a round and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Use whole for 1 large pizza, divide in half for 2 mediums, or into 4 equal portions for individual pizzas.
Notes
No electric mixer or fancy pizza dough hook needed. Foolproof homemade pizza crust every time!
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Fat: 20g