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Authentic Italian Pizza Dough

Create delicious, homemade pizza dough that transforms simple ingredients into a golden, crispy masterpiece. Perfect for family fun and customizing with your favorite toppings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups warm water Make sure it’s warm, not hot.
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 and 1/4 teaspoons) Can use instant yeast instead.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to the highest setting.
  2. Punch down the dough, divide it into portions, and shape it into pizza bases.
  3. Add your favorite toppings and bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy.

Notes

Your dough can be stored in the fridge for about 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Be sure to wrap it tightly! For added flavor, consider mixing in garlic powder or oregano into the flour.