Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

In a bowl, add 3/4 cup of warm water (100 to 110°F).

If the bowl is cold, run it under hot water to warm it up.

Add 1/4 oz packet (7g) of active dry yeast to the warm water.

Add 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar to the yeast mixture.

Mix and set aside for 5 to 7 minutes until foamy.

After 5 minutes, check for a nice foamy head on top; if not, start over with new yeast.

Add 2 cups (240g) of all-purpose flour to the bowl.

Add 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of sugar to the flour mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture.

Mix on low speed for about 1 minute until the dough comes together.

Increase the mixer speed to medium low and mix for about 5 minutes until the dough is elastic and forms a ball.

If the dough is too wet, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour; if too dry, add warm water a tablespoon at a time.

Finish kneading the dough by hand if desired, ensuring it is elastic and cohesive.

Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turning it to coat with oil.

Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 450°F towards the end of the rise time.

After 1 hour, punch down the dough and spread it out into a circle on a floured surface or baking sheet.

Form a thicker edge for the crust and optionally tuck cheese into the edge for a stuffed crust.

Spread sauce onto the middle of the dough, leaving a border for the crust.

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