Simple Homemade Pizza Dough

Ingredients

• 4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup warm water (up to 2 cups as needed)
• 2 tsp yeast (1 packet)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp sugar or honey (optional)
• 1.5 tsp salt (up to 2 tsp)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1.5 to 2 cups of warm water, 2 tsp of yeast, 2 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tbsp of sugar or honey (if using), and 1.5 to 2 tsp of salt.

2. 2

   Mix everything together until a dough forms.

3. 3

   Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth and elastic.

4. 4

   Place the dough in a bowl and let it rise in a warm spot until it has doubled in size, which should take about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

5. 5

   Once risen, divide the dough into 2 or 3 portions depending on your preferred pizza size.

6. 6

   Preheat your oven to 430°F (245°C).

7. 7

   Shape your pizzas and top them with your favorite ingredients.

8. 8

   Bake the pizzas for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and the toppings are bubbly.

Notes

This recipe makes enough dough for 2 to 3 pizzas. The sugar or honey is optional but helps with browning and yeast activation.

Nutrition per serving

• pizza
• main
• dough
• homemade
• family-friendly
• baked
• vegetarian