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How to Make the Best Homemade Pizza Dough for Ultimate Flavor

How to Make the Best Homemade Pizza Dough
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Learn how to make the best homemade pizza dough that will elevate your pizzas to new heights of flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
  3. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour and mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a pizza base.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, use a pizza stone.
  • Experiment with different flour types for varied flavor.

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