Here is a simple and easy pizza dough recipe to make at home: Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm water (about 105°F/40°C)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 to 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Stir in olive oil.
- Add 2 cups of flour and salt, then mix until a ball starts to form. Add more flour as needed to create a dough that is slightly sticky but manageable.
- Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth, adding up to ½ cup more flour if needed.
- (Optional) Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rise for 10 minutes to 1 hour.
- Roll the dough to your desired shape, add toppings, and bake in a preheated oven (around 500°F/260°C with a pizza stone if you have one) for about 11-14 minutes or until golden brown.
This method is quick, easy, and does not require a long rise time, making fresh pizza at home in about 30 minutes possible.