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Pizza Dough Recipe – Perfect Crust Every Time with Simple Ingredients

This homemade pizza dough recipe makes a chewy, golden crust with just 6 ingredients. Ideal for pizza night, it’s beginner-friendly and freezer-safe!

  • Total Time: 90 minutes (includes resting time)
  • Yield: 4 pizza crusts (10–12 inches each) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 400 ml warm water
  • 20 g extra virgin olive oil
  • 7 g instant yeast
  • 15 g salt
  • 20 g granulated sugar
  • 680 g all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, olive oil, yeast, salt, and sugar.
  2. Gradually add flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead with wet hands until smooth and elastic (about 8–10 min).
  4. Let dough rest covered at room temp for 30 minutes.
  5. Fold dough 3–4 times with wet hands; cover and rest 60 minutes.
  6. Divide into 4 equal pieces (~280 g each).
  7. Shape each into a ball, rest on an oiled tray covered for 15 minutes.
  8. Stretch each piece into a 10–12″ pizza base, leaving a ½-inch crust.
  9. Top with sauce and toppings. Bake at 550°F (285°C) for 10–12 minutes.
  • Author: Norah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
  • Category: Dough, Pizza, Main Course Base
  • Method: Kneaded + Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American

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