Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe: Perfectly Chewy Crust
A chewy, golden homemade pizza dough, ideal for classic or custom pizzas.
Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1⅓ cups warm water
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Optional: dried Italian herbs
- 1 tbsp Optional: cornmeal
Instructions
- Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy
- Combine flour, salt, herbs; add yeast mix and oil
- Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth
- Let rise 1-2 hours until doubled
- Divide, shape into 2 crusts; add toppings
- Bake at 475°F for 10-15 minutes
Notes
- Use warm water for yeast
- Knead for chewy texture
- Store in fridge for 3 days or freeze for 3 months
- Serve with marinara or salad