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With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a fresh, crispy crust ready to top with your favorite ingredients.

Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting a casual get-together, this recipe makes pizza night a breeze.

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups bread flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1 packet fast-action dried yeast (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)
• ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
• ¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons warm water
• Large pinch of salt
• Your favorite pizza toppings

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, dried yeast, and granulated sugar. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
• Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and pour in ¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons of warm water. Add a large pinch of salt.
• Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until all the flour is incorporated and you have a soft dough.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 2: Prepare the Oven and Roll Out the Dough

• Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone, heavy baking sheet, or an upside-down baking tray on the top shelf to heat up.
• If you allowed the dough to rise further, punch it down to remove the air. Divide the dough into two equal portions.
• On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out one portion of the dough into a large circle. Transfer it to a floured baking sheet.
• Add your favorite toppings evenly over the dough.
• Carefully slide the pizza from the baking sheet onto the preheated stone, baking sheet, or tray in the oven.
• Remove the pizza from the oven and repeat with the second portion of dough.

FAQs

What temperature should the water be for activating the yeast

The water should be warm, around 100-110°F (37-43°C). If the water is too hot, it can kill the yeast, and if it’s too cold, the yeast may not activate properly.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough up to 24 hours in advance. After kneading, cover it tightly with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to use it, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before rolling out.

Italian Quick and Easy Pizza Dough

This quick and easy pizza dough recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal rising time to create a delicious, homemade pizza crust perfect for any toppings.

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Cuisine: Italian

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Resting Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 ¾ cups bread floor plus extra for dusting
• ▢ 1 packet fast-action dried yeast (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)
• ▢ ½ tsp granulated sugar
• ▢ ¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons warm water
• ▢ large pinch of salt
• ▢ your favorite pizza toppings

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, dried yeast, and granulated sugar. Mix well with a wooden spoon.

   Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and pour in ¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons of warm water. Add a large pinch of salt.

   Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until all the flour is incorporated and you have a soft dough.

   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Prepare the Oven and Roll Out the Dough

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone, heavy baking sheet, or an upside-down baking tray on the top shelf to heat up.

   If you allowed the dough to rise further, punch it down to remove the air. Divide the dough into two equal portions.

   On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out one portion of the dough into a large circle. Transfer it to a floured baking sheet.

   Add your favorite toppings evenly over the dough.

   Carefully slide the pizza from the baking sheet onto the preheated stone, baking sheet, or tray in the oven.

   Remove the pizza from the oven and repeat with the second portion of dough.

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