Description
This quick and easy pizza dough recipe is perfect for making homemade pizza without the long rising times. Ready in just 10 minutes, it yields a soft, elastic dough that can be rolled out and topped with your favorite ingredients. Ideal for a fast weeknight meal or impromptu pizza cravings.
Ingredients
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Yeast Mixture
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil into the well created in the flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until a dough starts to form.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which helps develop the gluten.
- Rest Dough: Shape the dough into a ball, cover it with a towel, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. This short rest makes the dough easier to roll out.
- Roll and Use: Roll out the dough to your desired thickness. Use it immediately for making pizza or refrigerate it for later use.
Notes
- Use warm water around 110°F (45°C) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- For a chewier crust, allow the dough to rest longer if time permits.
- If refrigerating, let the dough come to room temperature before rolling it out.
- You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
