Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
2 hrs 15 minMakes 2, 12-inch pizzas
A straightforward yeast dough for two crispy-bottomed pizzas, mixed in a stand mixer and topped with sauce, cheese, and your choice of toppings.
| prepPreheat oven to 475°F / 246°C; allow 15–20 minutes to heat fully | ||||||
| prepLightly grease baking sheet or pizza pan with nonstick spray or olive oil | ||||||
| prepSprinkle pan lightly with cornmeal | ||||||
| 320 ml warm water (about 110°F / 43°C) | Whisk water, sugar & yeast; rest 5 min | Add flour, oil & salt; beat 2 min | Knead 5 min until soft & tacky | Oil bowl, cover & rise 60–90 min until doubled | Punch down, divide in half & shape into 12-inch circle | Slice & serve hot |
| 13 g granulated sugar | ||||||
| 7 g instant yeast | ||||||
| 3 1/2 to 4 cups / 438–500 g unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more as needed | ||||||
| 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing | ||||||
| 1 teaspoon salt | ||||||
| sprinkle of cornmeal, for dusting the pan | Rest dough 5–10 min | Press dents, brush oil, sprinkle garlic, spread sauce & cheese | Bake 475°F / 246°C, 13–15 min until golden | Press dents, brush oil, sprinkle garlic, spread sauce & cheese | Bake 475°F / 246°C, 13–15 min until golden | |
| extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing | ||||||
| 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional) | ||||||
| 125 g store-bought pizza sauce (for pizza 1) | ||||||
| 227 g shredded mozzarella cheese (for pizza 1) | ||||||
| 125 g store-bought pizza sauce (for pizza 2) | Rest dough 5–10 min | |||||
| 227 g shredded mozzarella cheese (for pizza 2) | ||||||
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