Description
This Pizza Hut-inspired homemade pizza dough recipe provides a soft, chewy base perfect for your favorite toppings. Made with simple ingredients like flour, yeast, sugar, and olive oil, this dough rises to fluffy perfection and bakes into a delicious crust, replicating the classic pizzeria experience right at home.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet dry yeast (about 2¼ teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F or 45°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar to ensure even distribution of flavors throughout the dough.
- Activate the Yeast: Sprinkle the dry yeast over the warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy, which indicates the yeast is active and ready to leaven the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until the dough just begins to come together.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, helping to develop gluten for a chewy texture.
- Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare for Baking: Punch down the risen dough to release air and roll it out to your preferred thickness on a pizza pan or stone.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Add your favorite toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and toppings are cooked through.
Notes
- Use warm water (around 110°F/45°C) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Kneading time is crucial for gluten development; do not rush this step.
- Cover the dough during rising to prevent it from drying out.
- Adjust baking time depending on the thickness of your crust and the toppings used.
- This dough can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
