homemade pizza dough recipe

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups (440g) bread flour
• 1 teaspoon (5g) instant dry yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) salt
• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and yeast.
2. Add the salt and warm water. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
4. Punch down the dough gently.
5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
6. Divide dough in half (for 2 medium pizzas) or keep as one large piece.
7. Shape into a circle or desired pizza shape.
8. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
9. Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Notes

• For a crispier crust, use a pizza stone. Preheat the stone for at least 30 minutes before baking.
• If your dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• You can store leftover dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using.
• Using a lightly oiled spatula will make transferring the pizza to a hot pizza stone much easier.