Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

from iheartvegetables.com
153 min
2 servings

You only need 4 ingredients to make this easy homemade flatbread pizza dough! Roll it into a thicker pizza crust or stretch it into a thin flatbread, then add your favorite toppings for a weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • Sauce, cheese, and/or any pizza toppings you like

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt.

  2. 2

    Add the water and stir until combined.

  3. 3

    Cover and let rise for 2 hours until doubled in size.

  4. 4

    When you’re ready to make the pizza, preheat your oven to 500 degrees.

  5. 5

    Divide the dough into 2 balls.

  6. 6

    Roll the dough onto a floured surface and stretch until thin.

  7. 7

    Drizzle a little olive oil onto a 9 x 13 baking sheet.

  8. 8

    Stretch the dough across the baking sheet. It will typically stretch 2-3 inches away from the edges, depending on your desired thickness.

  9. 9

    Add your favorite toppings and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.