How to Make The Easiest 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.

Add all purpose flour to a stand mixer bowl.

Add salt to the flour, ensuring it is mixed on one side of the bowl.

Add instant yeast on the other side of the bowl, away from the salt.

Mix the flour, salt, and yeast together.

Pour lukewarm water into the flour mixture.

Add olive oil to the mixture.

Knead the dough with a dough hook attachment on medium speed for 7 to 8 minutes until a smooth ball forms.

Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and toss to coat with olive oil.

Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough proof for 1.5 to 2 hours until it doubles in size.

After proofing, knock back the dough to release air and strengthen gluten.

Divide the dough into four pieces, each weighing about 8 to 8.5 ounces.

Shape each piece into a smooth ball without using flour on the surface.

Place the dough balls in a lightly floured dish, cover, and let them relax for 20 minutes.

Preheat a cast iron tray in the oven while the dough is resting.

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