Description
Create delicious, soft, and chewy pizza dough at home with this easy Pizza Hut-inspired recipe. Perfect for any pizza night, this dough is simple to make and will have your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet dry yeast (about 2¼ teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F or 45°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Mixing these dry ingredients first ensures even distribution for a well-flavored dough.
- Activate the Yeast: Sprinkle the dry yeast over the warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes frothy. This step activates the yeast, ensuring your dough rises properly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. Proper kneading helps develop gluten, which gives the dough its chewy texture.
- Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size—about 1 hour. This resting time allows the yeast to ferment and the dough to expand.
- Prepare for Baking: After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Roll out the dough to fit your pizza pan or stone, adjusting the thickness based on your preference for a thick or thin crust.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Add your favorite toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are cooked to your liking.
Notes
- Ensure your water temperature is just right to activate the yeast—too hot can kill it, while too cold won’t activate it.
- You can let the dough rise longer for a more developed flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking, Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 140 kcal
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg