Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it in half to make two pizza crusts.
- Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and shape, then add your favorite toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 475°F for 12-15 minutes.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 1g
Supplies
Large bowl Small bowl Measuring cups and spoons Mixing spoon Rolling pin Baking sheet
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the freshly baked pizza with a side salad and a glass of red wine for a complete Italian meal.
Tips & tricks
For a crispy crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding the toppings.
Cost
$3