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Have you ever had a craving that left you wondering how to make pizza dough from scratch? There is nothing like the smell of pizza wafting through the house as it bakes in the oven. Whether you are making personal size pizzas or large pizzas to share, this recipe is sure to deliver.

This easy pizza dough recipe uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly. You can knead this dough by hand, or you can let your mixer do the heavy lifting for you.

This recipe is versatile. It can be used for any type of pizza or it can be used for stromboli, pizza pockets, or calzones.

When ordering a pizza for delivery you have to pay for the pizza, the delivery fee, and a tip. You can easily spend upwards of $25 for one large pizza. Making pizza at home is a budget friendly alternative.

Not only is making pizza at home budget friendly, it can be a fun family activity. Each member gets to build their own personal size pizza with whatever toppings they want. In my household, we make our own pizza at least every other week. This allows us to save money and customize the toppings to our preferences.

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled. I love to double this recipe to have some extra pizza dough in the freezer for a quick and easy dinner. This recipe makes two 12 inch pizzas or four personal size pizzas.

To make this pizza crust, you will first mix together the water, sugar, and yeast. Make sure the water is warm, but not too hot. I aim for 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature is too high, the heat can kill the yeast. As a result, your pizza dough will not rise. Once the yeast, water, and sugar are mixed together wait about 5 minutes until the yeast starts to get foamy.

Add in the oil, salt, and flour and mix together. This should yield a soft, but not sticky dough. Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer. If kneading by hand, knead for 8-10 minutes and if using a stand mixer knead for 4-5 minutes. Kneading helps to develop the gluten in the dough. Allow the dough to rise for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size.

At this point, if you are freezing the dough, first divide it into the size that you want. Then wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in a Ziploc bag in the freezer. If you are using it right away, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface. Top with the toppings of your choice. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. If your crust is thicker or you have a lot of toppings the pizza will take longer to cook.

Why you will love this recipe

• Quick and easy – This recipe comes together in a matter of minutes and uses common pantry staples!
• Versatile – This recipe can be use to make more than pizza! It can also be used for pizza pockets, calzones, or stromboli.
• Easy to double – This recipe can be easily doubled and frozen for later.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups flour

Tips and tricks

• Use warm water for this recipe. I aim for 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit. If the water is too warm, the heat can kill the yeast
• When the dough is rising I like to coat the dough in a thin layer of olive oil. This helps prevent the dough from drying out during the rise time.

How to make pizza dough

• Mix the water, sugar, and yeast together.
• Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast starts to get foamy and active.

• Add in the oil, salt, and flour and mix together.
• Knead the dough by hand for 8-10 minutes or with a mixer for 4-5 minutes.

• Allow the dough to rise for about an hour or until it has doubled in size.
• Divide the dough into two equal amounts for two 12 inch pizzas or divide it into four equal amounts for four personal size pizzas.
• If you are freezing the dough for later you will want to do it now. 
• If you are using the dough right away, roll it out on a lightly floured surface and add the toppings.

• Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

How to store pizza dough in the refrigerator

• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or place in an air-tight container.
• Store the dough in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
• Bring the dough to room temperature before using.

How to store pizza dough in the freezer

• Divide the dough into the amounts you want, wrap them in plastic wrap, and place them in a Ziploc bag in the freezer.
• Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Bring the dough to room temperature before using.

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