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Soft and Chewy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 medium pizza crusts
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and chewy homemade pizza dough that’s easy to make and perfect for creating delicious homemade pizzas, breadsticks, or calzones. This recipe yields a versatile dough that can be customized with your favorite toppings and baked to a golden perfection.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 ¼ tsp)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a medium bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Add Oil and Salt: Once the yeast is foamy, add the olive oil and salt to the bowl and mix to combine.
  3. Incorporate the Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients while stirring, until a rough dough begins to form.
  4. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
  5. First Rise: Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, turning it so all sides are coated with oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  6. Punch Down and Divide: After the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release air. If making multiple pizzas, divide the dough accordingly.
  7. Shape the Dough: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape, ready for toppings.
  8. Bake the Pizza: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Add your favorite toppings to the rolled-out dough and bake the pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy.

Notes

  • Using bread flour instead of all-purpose flour will create a chewier crust.
  • You can refrigerate the dough overnight after the first rise to develop more flavor and slow fermentation.
  • This recipe yields enough dough for two medium-sized pizzas.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/soft-and-chewy-homemade-pizza-dough-recipe/