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Easy homemade pizza dough with colorful vegetable toppings baked to golden perfection on round pans

Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe: Soft & Chewy Crust from Scratch

Learn how to make easy homemade pizza dough with this soft and chewy pizza crust recipe. Step-by-step instructions with exact measurements, tips for beginners, and no knead option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • cups 450g bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon 3g instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons 12g kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon 4g granulated sugar
  • 1⅓ cups 315ml lukewarm water (100-110°F / 38-43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons 30ml olive oil

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar.
  2. Step 2: Make a well in the center and add the lukewarm water and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Step 4: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 60-90 minutes or until doubled in size.
  5. Step 5: Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Gently stretch or press into desired shape.
  6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 475-500°F (245-260°C). Add toppings and bake for 8-12 minutes until golden.