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homemade pizza dough

Meave avatar
Recipe by
Amy H.
@Meave
Detroit, MI

You can substitute 1 cup of the white flour for 1 cup of whole wheat flour to make a wheat crust.

yield 5 -10
prep time 1 Hr 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For homemade pizza dough

  • 1 pkg
    dry yeast
  • 1/4 c
    warm water
  • 1 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1 c
    cold water
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 3/4 c
    all purpose flour

How To Make homemade pizza dough

  • 1
    In a large bowl, stir together the yeast & warm water, add honey and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Meanwhile in a glass measuring cup, combine the cold water, oil and salt. Add the cold water mixture to the yeast and stir in flour.
  • 3
    Knead the dough on a lightly floured board until smooth and elastic. (about 8 minutes)
  • 4
    Put the dough in a lightly greased bowl and turn to coat. Let the dough rise, covered loosely with plastic food wrap in a warm, draft free place for 1 hour.
  • 5
    Makes enough dough for 1 (14-inch) pizza about 10 slices.
  • 6
    Roll out to desired thickness and place on a lightly greased pizza pan or screen and bake in a 425 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until crust is lightly golden.
  • 7
    Bake times may vary depending on the size and amount of toppings on pizza.
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