I have been able to cross off another item on my food bucket list. I never realized that pizza dough from scratch is super easy (trust me it is for those of you who haven’t attempted it). I know you could just as easily unwrap the premade pizza dough and pop it in the oven. But there is something so fulfilling about making your own dough that I don’t think I’ll ever go back…well of course those impromptu meals that I need something quick I might have to.

Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 c. warm water
- 1 envelope of active dry yeast
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 c. bread flour; also a little extra
- 2 tsp. salt
- Nonstick spray
Instructions
- In small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Allow yeast to dissolve and let it bloom (get frothy).
- In standing mixer (with paddle attachment) stir together flour and salt.
- Slowly add in water/yeast mixture. As the dough starts to form, switch to dough hook attachment.
- Knead the dough for about 2-4 minutes in the mixer, adding a little more flour if needed (if it is still sticking too much to the bowl).
- Remove the dough to a floured work board. Make sure your hands are floured and continue to knead the dough for another 2 minutes or so.
- Form dough into a round ball and transfer to a bowl that has been fully covered in nonstick spray.
- Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 1.5-2 hours in a warm area of your kitchen. It should double in size.
- When ready use rolling pin to form into desired shape of pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Add toppings and Bake at 500 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until crust is golden.
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These are some of the pizzas that I want to try out soon!
Comments & Reviews
courtneycarol says
Yum! This looks awesome! I have an unnatural love for pizza!