Description
This Pizza Hut-inspired homemade pizza dough recipe yields a soft, chewy crust perfect for your favorite toppings. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can make delicious pizza dough from scratch in about 30 minutes, plus rising time. Ideal for family gatherings or a cozy home pizza night.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is activated and ready to use.
- Mix the dough: Add olive oil, salt, and all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until a rough dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
- Let the dough rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and allow it to rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven: When the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare and bake the pizza: Roll out the dough on a greased baking sheet to your desired thickness. Add your favorite pizza toppings and bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Use warm water (around 110°F/43°C) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- If the dough is too sticky, add flour a little at a time while kneading.
- Allowing the dough to rise in a warm environment yields better results; if your kitchen is cold, preheat the oven for a minute, then turn it off and place the dough inside to rise.
- For a crispier crust, bake on a pizza stone or preheated baking sheet.
- Leftover dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
