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Homemade Pizza Dough 4 Ingredients

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Course: bread
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cups 360 g all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ tsp 7 g instant yeast
  • 1 tsp 6 g fine salt
  • 1¼ cups 300 ml warm water (105–110°F / 40–43°C)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Mix flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Stir in warm water until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover and let rise for 60–90 minutes until doubled.
  5. Divide and shape into pizza rounds.
  6. Add toppings and bake at 500°F (260°C) for 10–14 minutes until golden.

Notes

Making pizza dough from scratch doesn't have to be complicated. Once you've mixed these four simple ingredients a couple of times, you'll probably skip the refrigerated dough at the grocery store. The texture is softer, the flavor is fresher, and you get the satisfaction of creating it yourself.
Keep a batch in the freezer, and homemade pizza becomes one of the easiest dinners you'll make all week. After your first bite of that crisp, chewy crust, you'll understand why this recipe has become my go-to whenever pizza night rolls around.
Save it for your next family pizza night, print a copy for your recipe binder, and enjoy experimenting with your favorite toppings.