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Basic Pizza Dough: The Best Homemade Recipe for Everyone

Basic Pizza Dough
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Learn how to make the perfect basic pizza dough from scratch with this easy recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt.
  3. Combine the yeast mixture with the flour mixture and add olive oil.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface.
  7. Add your favorite toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 475°F for 12-15 minutes.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
  • You can freeze the dough for later use.

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Keywords: Basic Pizza Dough, Homemade Pizza

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