Pizza Dough

Description

This simple pizza dough comes together easily in a stand mixer for a tender, homemade crust.

It's quick and easy to make for a delicious homemade pizza crust that you can top with pizza sauce and your favorite toppings!

Ingredients

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 2 cups bread flour, plus more as needed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Stir yeast, sugar, and warm water together in a small bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir 2 cups of bread flour and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer.
4. Cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled in volume, at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours.
5. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) with oven rack positioned in lower third. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Shape into a round and roll into a thin crust.
6. Top with desired pizza sauce and toppings. Brush edges with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
7. Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden and cheese is melted bubbly, about 12 to 15 minutes.
8. Serve and enjoy.