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MAKE IT: homemade pizza dough

June 25, 2015 · 7 Comments
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homemade pizza dough | maggie whitley designs

I’ve found the best version of homemade pizza dough and I can’t wait to share it with you. Think “a tiny bit sweet meets little crispy crunch” on the bottom layer. Pair this recipe with a fancy salad and wine, and dinner is served. (Many thanks to my dear friend, Joanna for the recipe because wow, this recipe deserves to be passed along!)

To begin, dissolve warm water and yeast in a large mixing bowl, then add a teaspoon of white sugar.

homemade pizza dough maggie whitley

Let the mixture sit for about ten minutes. It’ll get all bubbly, will rise a bit, and will smell like a bread factory. Once it’s grown in size you know the yeast is active and ready.

Add the flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix together.

homemade pizza dough maggie whitley

The dough will become extra sticky, so grab a wooden spoon and add it atop a pile of flour on your kitchen counter. Knead it for a few minutes, then form it into a ball.

homemade pizza dough maggie whitley

Place the raw dough back into your mixing bowl, then cover with a linen towel in a warm spot for at least 30 minutes. Your goal is for the dough to double in size.

homemade pizza dough maggie whitley

When it does, knead it a tiny bit more, add some flour if it’s still a little wet. Then, stand back and admire your work :)

homemade pizza dough maggie whitley

You can freeze the dough, put it in the refrigerator for a couple of days, or roll it out to use immediately. Obviously the best choice is the last, however it’s always fun to have some ready-made dough on hand. This recipe yields two pizzas about 12″ in diameter. Cut the dough in half to create two smaller/thinner pizzas, or use it fully for a “deep dish” pizza.

 

HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH (yields 2 – 12″ pizzas)

Ingredients:

1 package of active dry yeast

1 cup of warm water

2 tsp. white sugar

1 tsp. salt

3 tbsp. olive oil, divided

2-1/2 cups flour

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425˚F.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the warm water & yeast until dissolved. Stir in the sugar.

3. Add olive oil, salt and flour, mixing until fully combined.

4. Add a little flour to the counter (about 1/4 cup) and knead dough for a minute or so, or until it’s no longer sticky. Let it rest for a few minutes.

5. Place dough back in bowl and cover with a linen towel, about 30 minutes, so it can rise. The dough is ready when it’s doubled in size in the bowl.

6. Add about 1 tbsp of olive oil to the bottom of a cookie sheet, use fingers to spread it out. Place half of the raw pizza dough on the sheet, then use your fingers to spread it out evenly so it’s about 1/3″ thick. Or, use a rolling pin! Repeat for the second pizza.

7. Add desired toppings (this is my favorite new recipe), then bake for 20 minutes or until cheese has fully melted.

Enjoy!

PS. Two friends who also enjoy making homemade dough and pizza: Myquillyn and Elise.

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  1. Jordan says

    June 25, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    Thanks for sharing! What’s the best way to freeze it/use it after frozen?

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    • Maggie Whitley says

      June 25, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      I wrapped it in wax paper then placed it in a ziplock. Within a few days I was ready for another pizza, so I unwrapped the wax paper and let it warm up on a plate for a couple of hours. You may need to knead it a little or add some flour, but generally it’s ready to go as-is :)

      Reply
  2. Shaun says

    June 26, 2015 at 3:56 am

    Woo hoo!! Friday night is pizza night! Thanks for sharing so quickly!

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  3. Laura says

    June 27, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    I will definitely be adding this to my menu rotation!! My mouth is watering just reading the recipe! Thank you for sharing Maggie! :)

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  4. Ashley Chandler says

    July 3, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    Tried this tonight and it was a hit. My 2 daughters chose toppings for their individual pizzas. My 2 yr old even helped me make the dough and a simple pizza sauce. Thanks!

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  5. Tesia says

    July 16, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    Thanks so much! Can’t wait to try this! On another note, I am in LOVE with your measuring cup! Where oh where did it come from? Handmade? Awesome!! Your site is awesome! I’m a momma crafter/chef/runner/photographer…and I can’t wait to see what you’ve got goin’ on!

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    • Maggie Whitley says

      July 16, 2015 at 11:03 pm

      Hey Tesia! Sounds like we have many of the same hobbies, so great! :) the measuring cup is from Anthropologie… It’s my favorite and I find reasons to use it often, it wouldn’t be as fun to have if it sat in the cupboard ;)

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