Absolutely—here’s a classic Homemade Pizza Dough recipe that’s simple, chewy, and great for any toppings:
Homemade Pizza Dough
Ingredients (for 2 medium pizzas):
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F / 45°C)
- 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Activate the yeast:
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy (this means the yeast is active).
- Make the dough:
- Add olive oil, salt, and 3 ½ cups of flour to the yeast mixture.
- Mix until it forms a shaggy dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes (or 5 min with a dough hook) until smooth and elastic.
- Add a bit more flour as needed if the dough is too sticky.
- First rise:
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel.
- Let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, until doubled in size.
- Shape and use:
- Punch down dough and divide into 2 portions.
- Roll out into 12-inch rounds or rectangles.
- Top with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Bake on a pizza stone or baking sheet for 10–12 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, replace ½ cup flour with semolina or whole wheat flour.
- Cold fermenting in the fridge for 24–48 hours deepens the flavor even more.
Want a thin crust, Neapolitan-style, or gluten-free version too? I got you.