Easy Pizza Dough
No electric mixer or fancy pizza dough hook needed for this Quick and Easy Pizza Dough. Mix everything in one bowl, let rise for an hour, knead 1-2 times, and that’s it! Foolproof homemade pizza crust every time!
Ingredients
- 1 & 1/2 cups lukewarm water ((about 110F))
- 2 packets ((1/4 ounce each) instant dry yeast)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil (, plus more for bowl and drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour ((spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface)
Directions
- 1
Pour the water into a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the sugar, oil, and salt. Add flour and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- 2
Lightly brush another large bowl with a little olive oil. Place dough inside and drizzle a little oil over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, draft-free place until dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 3
Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently knead 2 to 3 times, forming into a round. Let rest for about 10 more minutes.
- 4
Use right away or store as is for 1 large pizza, cut in half for 2 medium pizzas, or divide into 4 equal portions for individual pizzas.For recipe tips, troubleshooting, ways to use it, baking temperature for crispy crust, and proper storage information, please refer to the full article.