Roberta&rsquos Pizza Dough
A simple yeast pizza dough with olive oil that kneads into a smooth, tender base for homemade crusts.
Prep 10 min · Total 1 hr 15 min · Makes 2 pizza dough balls
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
Directions
- Start with 3 cups all-purpose flour ready to go.
- In a large bowl, stir together the warm water and yeast. Set it aside for 5 minutes, until the yeast has dissolved.
- Mix in the olive oil, salt, sugar, and 2 cups of the flour. Stir everything together until the mixture comes together.
- Add the remaining 1 cup of flour a little at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon or using your hands, until you have a soft dough.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Knead it for about 5 minutes, until it feels smooth and springy.
- Put the dough in an oiled bowl, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Leave it in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled.
- Press the dough down to release the air bubbles, then knead it again for 1 minute before shaping it however you’d like.