This pizza dough tastes so delicious that you will be amazed at how easy it is to make. It takes only a few steps and can be ready to use in less than 2 hours. This dough can be can be frozen so make it now and use it when you are craving a homemade pizza. When you make this dough, the crust on your next pizza will be better than anything you can find in the store or at a restaurant.
Ingredients:
- Active Dry Yeast – 2 packets (¼ ounce each)
- Sugar – 2 tablespoons
- Olive Oil – ¼ cup + enough to grease a bowl
- Coarse Salt – 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose Flour – 4 cups
- Warm water – 1 ⅓ cups
How to Make the Best Pizza Dough in 6 Easy Steps
Step 1: Add the yeast packets to a large mixing bowl filled with warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes or until foamy.
Step 2: Grease a large mixing bowl with olive oil and set aside.
Step 3: Add sugar, oil and salt into the yeast mixture and whisk together. Add the flour and stir until a dough forms.
Step 4: Transfer the dough to the greased mixing bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it sit for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Step 5: Lightly flour a table or countertop and place the dough on top. Gently knead a few times.
Step 6: Press half of the the dough with your hands into the shape that you want your pizza. Top the dough with pizza sauce, cheese and other ingredients and bake for 10-15 minutes to get the perfect pizza. Freeze the other half of the dough or use it right away for a 2nd pizza.
Freezing Tip: Wrap the dough in plastic and place it in a resealable freezer bag before putting it in the freezer. The dough will last for up to 3 months.
