Foolproof Pizza Dough

Name: Foolproof Pizza Dough
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 tsp. olive oil, plus more for bowl; 2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface; 2 tsp. sugar; 2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. dry active yeast; 3/4 c. warm water (between 110°F and 115°F)

This pizza dough recipe is foolproof.

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: May 24, 2019

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Yields:

1 serving(s)

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Be sure to knead the dough the full 2 to 3 minutes. This helps the gluten form, which will prevent the dough from tearing when shaping it.

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Ingredients

4 tsp. olive oil, plus more for bowl
2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. dry active yeast
3/4 cup warm water (between 110°F and 115°F)

Directions

1. Step 1Lightly oil a bowl. Place flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a food processor fitted with the plastic blade; pulse to combine, 3 to 4 times. Add oil and water and process until a ball of dough forms, about 30 seconds.
2. Step 2Transfer to a floured work surface and knead until a smooth and slightly elastic ball forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to prepared bowl and cover with a dish towel. Let sit until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Dough may be refrigerated overnight, if desired. If refrigerated, let sit at room temperature 1 1/2 to 2 hours before using.

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