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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

An easy pizza crust recipe that will hold all your favorite toppings is simple to make with basic pantry ingredients like yeast, flour, vegetable oil, sugar, and salt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm water 110°F/45°C
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, stir warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy and fragrant.
  2. Add flour, vegetable oil, and salt. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap. Let it rest 10 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and lightly grease a pizza pan. Roll or press dough to fit the pan.
  6. Top with sauce, cheese, and favorite toppings. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
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