Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

– 1 and 2/3 cups warm water (400ml)
– 1 and 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (20g)
– 2 teaspoons instant yeast (7g)
– 1 tablespoon salt (15g)
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (20g)
– 5 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (680g)

 

Instructions:

1. Mix Ingredients:
– In a large bowl, mix warm water, olive oil, yeast, salt, and sugar.
– Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.

2. Knead Dough:
– Wet your hand and knead the dough until it’s smooth.

3. First Rise:
– Cover the bowl and let the dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

4. Fold Dough:
– Wet your hand to prevent sticking, then stretch the sides of the dough upward and fold them towards the center. Repeat this process 3-4 times.

5. Shape Dough:
– Flip the dough so the seams are underneath and shape it into a ball.
– Cover and let it rest for 60 minutes.

6. Divide Dough:
– After 90 minutes, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
– Divide into 4 equal pieces (about 280g each).

7. Form Balls:
– Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
– Lightly spray a baking tray with olive oil and place the dough balls on it.
– Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let them rest for 15 minutes to relax the dough.

8. Form Pizza:
– Place a dough ball onto a floured surface and sprinkle additional flour on top.
– Flatten it into a 5-6 inch circle using your hands.
– Use your fingers to press the dough from the center outwards, leaving a 1/2 inch border to form the crust.
– Gently stretch the dough to form a 10-12 inch wide pizza.

9. Top and Bake:
– Add sauce and toppings to the dough.
– Bake in a preheated oven at 550°F (285°C) for 10-12 minutes.