The BEST Pizza Dough Recipe Ever!

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious, while bread flour can be cheaper and still yield good texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is often more budget-friendly.

Measure 1 cup of all-purpose flour loosely and level it off.

Add 1 package of instant yeast, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of basil, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder to the flour and mix with a wooden spoon.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 3/4 cup of warm water to the dry ingredients.

Mix until combined, ensuring not to use a metal spoon.

Slowly add in another cup of flour while mixing until the dough pulls away from the bowl but is still slightly sticky.

Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, coating it with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Cover the bowl with saran wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 425°F while the dough rises.

Once the dough has doubled in size, lightly flour the countertop and knead the dough a few times.

Roll out the dough into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter, using flour on the rolling pin to prevent sticking.

Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza pan, adjusting the size as needed, and remember it will shrink while baking.

Top the dough with pizza sauce, spreading it in circles and leaving room for the crust.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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