BASIC PIZZA DOUGH

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This dough recipe works great for thick crust pizzas and calzones.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Time 2h45m

Yield 2 dough balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water, about 110 degrees F
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together yeast, warm water, sugar and olive oil. Let sit for about 3 minutes to fully dissolve and activate the yeast.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  • With a rubber spatula, gradually mix the yeast mixture into the flour until just combined and dough barely holds together. Turn the dough out onto a clean counter surface dusted with flour.
  • Knead the dough with flour-dusted hands until the dough has become smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. The surface should be tight and silky and bounce back slightly when pressed. Lightly grease a large mixing bowl with olive oil and place the dough in it.
  • Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Once doubled, punch the dough down and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Knead each 1 slightly to form a uniform ball. Set aside and cover them with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap to rest for 30 minutes.

Eslam Mohamed
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I was skeptical at first, but this pizza dough recipe really is as good as they say. The dough is incredibly easy to work with and the results are amazing. The pizza is light and fluffy, with a crispy crust. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!


Crystal Hyler
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This pizza dough recipe is a game-changer! I've tried so many recipes in the past, but this one is by far the best. The dough is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and freeze it for later use. I h


Prim Shema
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I'm not much of a cook, but I was able to make this pizza dough recipe with ease. It turned out great! The dough was easy to work with and the pizza was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Farhan khan Shipon
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This pizza dough recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and turns out perfect every time. I've used it to make all kinds of pizzas, from classic pepperoni to veggie-packed pies. The dough is always light and fluffy, with a crispy crust. I highly re


Dj Shaft
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I was really impressed with this pizza dough recipe. It was so easy to work with and resulted in a delicious pizza. The dough was light and airy, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be using this recipe again.


MUHAMMAD AHMAD AHMAD NAZIR
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This pizza dough recipe is amazing! The dough is so easy to work with and the results are incredible. The pizza is light and fluffy, with a crispy crust. I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I high


Bassybuk Enterprises
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I've been using this pizza dough recipe for years and it never disappoints. The dough is always light and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love that I can make it ahead of time and freeze it for later use. This recipe is a must-try for an


Yasirkhan Khan
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This pizza dough recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, but I can still make a delicious homemade pizza with this recipe. The dough is so quick and easy to make, and it always turns out great. I love that I can customize my pizzas with diff


Davies Akinwande
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I was skeptical at first, but this pizza dough recipe really is as good as they say. The dough is incredibly easy to work with and the results are amazing. The pizza is light and fluffy, with a crispy crust. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!


Vincent Taylor
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This pizza dough recipe is a game-changer! I've tried so many recipes in the past, but this one is by far the best. The dough is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and freeze it for later use. I h


Thandi Moruka
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I'm not much of a cook, but I was able to make this pizza dough recipe with ease. It turned out great! The dough was easy to work with and the pizza was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Paulo rui humberto
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This pizza dough recipe is amazing! It's so easy to make and the results are incredible. The dough is light and fluffy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I hig


Jacob Baird
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I was really impressed with this pizza dough recipe. It was so easy to work with and resulted in a delicious pizza. The dough was light and airy, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be using this recipe again.


Ogunsola Oluwatobi
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This pizza dough recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and turns out perfect every time. I've used it to make all kinds of pizzas, from classic pepperoni to veggie-packed pies. The dough is always light and fluffy, with a crispy crust. I highly re