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Easy Fluffy Beginner Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe in 1 Hour Guide

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A quick and easy homemade pizza dough recipe that yields a soft, airy, and chewy crust in just 1 hour, perfect for beginners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 1/2 cups (440 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water (around 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 grams, one packet) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently until dissolved. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Sift together all-purpose flour and salt in a separate bowl.
  3. Add olive oil: Pour olive oil into the yeast mixture, then gradually add the flour mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough: Lightly flour your work surface and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky. Add flour sparingly if too sticky.
  5. First rise: Shape dough into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 40-45 minutes until doubled in size.
  6. Shape the dough: Punch down the dough, turn onto a floured surface, and roll or stretch into a roughly 12-inch diameter pizza shape.
  7. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Place pizza stone inside if using.
  8. Add toppings and bake: Transfer dough to baking sheet or peel, add toppings, and bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.

Notes

If dough resists stretching, let it rest for 5 minutes to relax gluten. Avoid over-flouring to prevent dry dough. Use a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet for a crispier crust. You can refrigerate dough overnight or freeze for up to 3 months.

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