Homemade Pizza Dough

Once you make pizza dough from scratch, store-bought will never feel the same. This recipe makes enough for two large pizzas and freezes well.

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups bread flour (or all-purpose)
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (110F)
• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the bowl
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a floured surface and knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm spot for 60-90 minutes until doubled.
5. Punch down the dough and divide in half. Shape each half into a ball.
6. On a floured surface or parchment, stretch each ball into a 12-14 inch round. Add your toppings.
7. Bake at 500F (or as hot as your oven goes) on a preheated pizza stone or inverted sheet pan for 10-12 minutes.

To freeze: After step 5, wrap each dough ball tightly in plastic wrap and freeze. Thaw overnight in the fridge when ready to use.

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