Homemade Pizza Dough

With this simple pizza dough recipe, you can make your own tasty pizza at home. Great for pizza nights with the family

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups warm water 110F
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar

Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy

In a large mixing bowl, add flour and make a well in the center

Pour in the yeast mixture, olive oil, and salt

Stir until a dough forms, then knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size

Preheat your oven to 475F 245C and place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside

Divide the dough into two equal portions

Roll out each portion into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface

Transfer the rolled dough to parchment paper, add your favorite pizza toppings, and slide it onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and browned

Remove from the oven, slice, and enjoy