Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for extra chewiness)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy to activate the yeast.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, salt, and olive oil. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into two portions if desired, and roll out or stretch on a floured surface to your preferred thickness. Pre-bake at 450°F for 5-7 minutes for a crispy crust.
Notes
- Use high-protein flour like bread flour for better gluten development.
- Add herbs like oregano or garlic powder to enhance flavor.
- Let the dough rest if it’s too elastic to avoid tearing when stretching.
- Preheat your oven with a pizza stone or baking sheet for an even, crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg