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Pizza Night Dough Made Easy

Pizza Night Dough Made Easy

This Pizza Night Dough Made Easy recipe simplifies the process of making pizza dough, ensuring a perfect balance between chewy and crispy crust. It's a fun and engaging way to create homemade pizza with family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 2 medium pizzas servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 Cups Warm Water (110°F)
  • 2.25 Teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 3.5 to 4 Cups All-Purpose or Bread Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1.5 Teaspoons Salt
  • Cornmeal for dusting the pa

Method
 

  1. Pour warm water into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle yeast and sugar over the surface. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbles form.
  2. Add olive oil and salt to the mixture. Stir in the first two cups of flour using a wooden spoon, then gradually add remaining flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour if too sticky.
  4. Grease a clean bowl with olive oil, place the dough inside, and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm spot for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
  5. After rising, punch the dough down, divide into two portions, and stretch or roll out on a cornmeal-dusted surface.
  6. Add toppings and bake in a preheated 475°F oven for 12-15 minutes.

Notes

For best results, use a kitchen scale for flour measurement. Let the dough rest if it shrinks back while stretching. Store raw dough in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.