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Perfect Homemade Moving Day Pizza Dough

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A quick and easy homemade pizza dough recipe that yields a soft, chewy crust with just enough crispiness, perfect for busy days or last-minute cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • Optional: semolina flour for dusting
  • Optional: herbs or garlic powder for extra flavor

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water (110°F / 43°C), sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit until foamy and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture and stir (about 1 minute).
  3. Gradually add flour, about ½ cup (60g) at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon or dough whisk until dough starts coming together and pulls away from the sides (3-5 minutes).
  4. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes, performing the windowpane test.
  5. Shape dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or damp towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  6. Punch down dough gently to release air. Divide into two equal portions if desired. Roll or stretch dough on a floured surface to desired thickness and shape (about 5 minutes).
  7. Add toppings and bake on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone at 475°F (245°C) for 10-15 minutes until crust is golden and crisp.

Notes

Use water at about 110°F to activate yeast properly. Do not add salt directly to yeast before activation. Let dough rise fully for best texture. Preheat pizza stone or baking sheet for at least 30 minutes for crispier crust. Dough can be refrigerated up to 2 days or frozen up to 3 months. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free bread blend and add xanthan gum if needed.

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