Go Back
Basic Pizza Dough
Print Recipe

Basic Pizza Dough

This Basic Pizza Dough is one you'll come back to again and again. It's easy to make and so much better than store-bought dough!
Prep Time20 minutes
Rising Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Baking, Breads, Dough, Pizza
Servings: 4
Author: Jonathan Melendez

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water about 105°F
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for greasing

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, dissolve the water, yeast and honey. Allow to sit until foamy, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture along with the oil. Using a wooden spoon, stir until the dough comes together and all of the dry bits have been mixed in.
  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead by hand until smooth and firm, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to an oiled bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap and a damp kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm spot for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Transfer the risen dough onto a floured work surface and divide the dough into four pieces (about 6 ounces each). You can also divide it in half for two larger pizzas. Roll each piece into a tight smooth ball, placing on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 2 days, or rolled out, topped and baked. Enjoy!