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Quick and Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

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This Quick Pizza Dough recipe is perfect for creating a delicious homemade pizza crust in a short amount of time. Using instant yeast and warm water, this dough comes together quickly without the need for long rising times, making it ideal for a fast and easy pizza night.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon table salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup warm water (around 110-115°F)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt until evenly mixed.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the olive oil and warm water, stirring with a spoon or your hands until a rough dough forms.
  3. Knead the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
  4. Let Dough Rest: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl, covering it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Allow it to rest for 20-30 minutes to relax the gluten and make the dough easier to stretch.
  5. Shape the Dough: After resting, press and stretch the dough out into your desired pizza shape and thickness, ready for adding toppings and baking.

Notes

  • Use warm water between 110-115°F to activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Extra flour may be needed for kneading to prevent sticking, but avoid adding too much to keep the dough tender.
  • Resting the dough briefly helps the gluten relax, making it easier to shape.
  • You can refrigerate the dough after kneading for up to 24 hours to develop more flavor, but allow it to come to room temperature before shaping.
  • This dough recipe makes enough for one 12-inch pizza.

Keywords: quick pizza dough, pizza crust, instant yeast pizza dough, easy pizza dough

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