Perfect Pizza Dough

There’s something magical about making your own pizza dough from scratch. Watching a handful of basic ingredients – flour, water, yeast, salt, and olive oil – transform into a soft, stretchy dough full of potential is a kind of quiet satisfaction that ready-made bases just can’t offer.

Pizza, as we know it today, traces its roots back to Naples, Italy, where bakers turned humble flatbreads into meals topped with tomato, cheese, and olive oil – a tradition that’s now loved worldwide.

This dough recipe keeps that tradition alive in the best way – simple, reliable, and so rewarding. No complicated steps. Just a few minutes of mixing, a good rest for the yeast to do its thing, and you’re left with a dough that’s soft, pliable, and full of flavour. It rolls out beautifully, puffs up just right in the oven, and gives you that ideal balance of chewiness and crispness.

Whether you top it with classic tomato and mozzarella, go all-out with veggies and cheese, or keep it minimal with garlic and herbs – this base handles it all. It’s versatile, forgiving, and honestly, once you make pizza like this at home, there’s no going back.

The best part? You can make the dough ahead of time and freeze it, ready for whenever a pizza craving strikes. Just thaw, roll, and bake – and you’ve got a pizza that tastes far better than anything store-bought.

Homemade pizza nights are about more than just food. They’re fun, hands-on, and full of little moments. And this dough? It’s the perfect place to start.

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Perfect Pizza Dough

Author: Ushadevi Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Italian, Mexican Courses: Breads, Breakast, Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Rest Time 2 mins Total Time 32 mins

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

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• 250 gram All Purpose Flour
• 50 gram Sugar
• 5 gram Active Dry Yeast
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 10 gram Butter
• 10 gram Olive Oil or Oil

Instructions

1. Pizza making is a slightly skillful job, but once you master it, it becomes an easy and enjoyable task. Let's begin by preparing the dough.
2. First, sieve together all-purpose flour and salt. This helps to combine them evenly.
3. In lukewarm water (around 40°C), dissolve the sugar completely. Then add active dry yeast and stir. Keep this mixture in a warm place for a few minutes.
4. If the yeast is active, a thick foam will form on the surface. If no foam appears, discard the mixture and start over with fresh yeast.
5. Once the yeast is activated, add it gradually to the flour. Also add softened butter, and begin mixing everything to form a dough.
6. The dough will initially be sticky. You can dust your hands with a little more flour as needed while kneading.
7. Grease another bowl lightly with olive oil. Place the dough inside and roll it around so the entire surface is coated with oil. Alternatively, you can brush oil over the top if needed.
8. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and leave it in a warm place to rise. This usually takes around 2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
9. Once risen, punch down the dough and knead it briefly again. Divide it into two equal balls and let them rest for another hour.
10. Your pizza dough is now ready. This quantity is perfect for making two medium-sized pizzas. Use your favorite toppings and sauces for baking.