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Homemade Pizza Dough

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This Homemade Pizza Dough is the perfect base for your favorite pizza toppings! It’s easy to make and yields a crispy, golden crust every time. Ideal for creating custom pizzas, whether you love a thick crust or prefer something thin and crispy

Ingredients

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  1. For Pizza Dough:

    • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 3/4 cup warm water
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    For Pizza Sauce:

    • Fresh tomatoes, diced
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until the dough begins to form.
  3. Knead Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let It Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Shape Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough to release air bubbles. For a thin crust, divide dough into 2 portions. Roll out to desired thickness on a floured surface.
  6. Rest & Preheat: Transfer dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
  7. Add Toppings & Bake: Add your favorite pizza toppings. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.

For Pizza Sauce:

  1. Prepare Sauce: Dice fresh tomatoes. In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add tomatoes, sugar, salt, and oregano. Cook until softened.
  2. Blend: Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes. Blend until smooth or leave some chunks for texture. Pour onto pizza dough or store.

Notes

  • Dough can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time, letting it rise and refrigerating it for later use.
  • Pizza sauce can also be stored for up to 1 week in the fridge or frozen for 3 months.
  • Experiment with different pizza toppings like pepperoni, vegetables, or even a white pizza!

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