Perfect Pizza Dough Recipe: Simple 4-Ingredient Marvel
This Pizza Dough Recipe is a simple 4-ingredient marvel that makes homemade pizza night effortless and delicious.
Equipment
- - Large bowl
- Whisk
- - Kitchen towel
- Pizza stone
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups unbleached bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups lukewarm water for hydration
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt for flavor
- 1 packet instant yeast for quicker fermentation
Optional Add-ins
- 2 teaspoons dried herbs like oregano or basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder for added flavor
Instructions
How to Make Pizza Dough Recipe
- In a large bowl, whisk together your chosen flour, kosher salt, and instant yeast. Gradually pour in lukewarm water, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm area for about 1.5 hours until it nearly doubles in size.
- Transfer the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it into four equal portions and shape each into a smooth ball.
- If using right away, allow the dough balls to rest for another hour. For later use, place them in airtight containers.
- When ready to bake, remove the dough from the fridge, let it sit for about 1 hour. Carefully stretch each ball into a round shape.
- Preheat your oven to 550°F. Place the stretched dough on a preheated pizza stone and bake for 5-6 minutes.
Notes
This dough can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for long-term storage.