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Artisan Pizza Dough

Rustic, homemade pizza dough that produces a golden, airy, and chewy crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast 2 1/4 tsp
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water 105–110°F/40–43°C
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for greasing

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Pizza stone or baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover dough and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
  4. Optional: refrigerate 12–24 hours for enhanced flavor, then bring to room temperature.
  5. Turn dough onto floured surface and shape into desired size.
  6. Preheat oven to 475°F with pizza stone or baking sheet. Add toppings and bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
  7. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use a pizza stone and allow slow fermentation for flavor.