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Pizza Dough

This Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe is so easy, and I consider it to be no-fail! It results in a traditional crust that is both chewy and crisp. You will make it again and again!
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pizza Crust
Servings: 2 Crusts
Author: Jen CIncyshopper

Ingredients

  • 3 cup Flour
  • 1 packet Fast Rise Yeast any yeast should work
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Warm Water

Instructions

  • Put flour into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
  • Add yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil and water. Stir until combined.
  • Lightly oil a bowl. Set aside.
  • Lightly flour work surface.
  • Turn out dough and knead for 10 minutes or until a smooth ball forms.
  • Place dough ball into prepared bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap or clean cloth.
  • Set in a warm place for 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in volume.
  • Turn dough out on a floured surface and punch the dough to remove excess air, knead lightly.
  • Divide dough into 2.
  • Makes enough dough for 2 12" thin pizzas.
  • When ready to make pizza, stretch dough onto 12" pizza pan, being careful not to tear crust.
  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Brush crust with a little olive oil.
  • Cover with pizza sauce, cheese and toppings.
  • Bake about 15 minutes, until crust is browned an cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 769kcal | Carbohydrates: 149g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2336mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 9mg