Description
This pizza dough recipe using active dry yeast relies on simple ingredients but produces excellent flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional substitutions: Honey can replace sugar; Bread flour can be used for a slightly chewier crust; Whole wheat flour can replace up to 1 cup of flour for a healthier twist.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy (this means the yeast is active).
- Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Gradually add flour while mixing with a spoon or stand mixer until a soft dough forms. This step works well if you are following a pizza dough recipe active dry yeast stand mixer method.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic (knead gently to keep the dough soft).
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover it with a towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into two portions.
- Roll or stretch the dough into pizza crusts. Add your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp.
- This method works perfectly as a quick pizza dough recipe active dry yeast for busy evenings.
Notes
- This dough can be refrigerated for future use.
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg