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The Best Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe (Soft, Chewy Crust)

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Make the best homemade pizza dough from scratch tonight. This simple recipe uses only six basic ingredients to create a soft, chewy crust perfect for weeknight pizza.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one standard packet)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the bowl
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let this mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This shows the yeast is active.
  2. Add the olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture and stir briefly.
  3. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough sticks, add a small amount of extra flour, but avoid adding too much.
  5. Lightly coat a large, clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough ball in the bowl and turn it over so the top is lightly coated with oil.
  6. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Place the bowl in a warm spot and let the dough rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size. This step develops the flavor and texture.
  7. Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide it into two equal pieces for two medium pizzas, or use the entire batch for one large pizza.
  8. Shape the dough into your desired pizza crust shape on a lightly floured surface or pizza peel. Top with your favorite sauce and toppings and bake according to your pizza recipe instructions.

Notes

  • For a chewier crust, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • If you are making pizza tonight, a 90-minute rise is usually enough time for a great result.
  • You can store the unrisen dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered tightly. Let it come to room temperature before shaping.

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