The Perfect Pizza Dough

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The Perfect Pizza Dough Recipe

Author: Jennifer Cartier

Prep time: 10 MinInactive time: 1 H & 30 MTotal time: 1 H & 40 M

Before you can start playing with toppings, you need a solid foundation — and that’s where the dough comes in. This recipe is super simple, and it will give you that chewy, slightly crispy crust everyone loves.

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Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 ¼ tsp)
• 1 cup warm water (around 110°F)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey (optional, for a slight sweetness)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it’s frothy.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture, along with the olive oil (and honey, if you're using it).
3. Mix everything together until a dough starts to form. Then, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place your dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. Once your dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions (for two pizzas) or use it all for one giant pizza. Roll it out into your desired shape on a floured surface.

Notes

Tip: If you want to prep ahead of time, you can refrigerate the dough overnight for a slower rise. It’ll give the dough even more flavour!

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