Homemade Pizza Dough Soft Chewy (Printable)

Soft, chewy dough yielding golden crusts ideal for various pizza toppings and family meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 4 cups bread flour (plus extra for dusting)
02 - 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
04 - 1 teaspoon sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1½ cups warm water (approximately 110°F)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# How to Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add olive oil, bread flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour as needed if sticky.
04 - Lightly oil a bowl and place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into 2 equal portions. Shape each into a ball and let rest covered for 10 to 15 minutes.
06 - Roll out each dough ball on a floured surface to desired thickness. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza stone. Add toppings as preferred and bake in a preheated 475°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and crisp.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Soft and chewy texture
  • Versatile base for any topping
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten)
  • Freeze extra dough portions after the first rise; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use
03 -
  • Use a wooden spoon to mix the dough for the best texture
  • Make sure water temperature is right for yeast activation
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