Making your own pizza dough is easier than you might think, and the results are far superior to anything you can buy in a supermarket. This recipe is simple and straightforward, and the dough can be used to make any type of pizza you like.
Timings
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 500g strong white bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 7g sachet of fast-action dried yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 300ml warm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, sugar and yeast.
- Add the olive oil and warm water, and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a clean, oiled bowl and cover with a damp tea towel. Leave to rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and knead for a further 5 minutes.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape into balls.
- Roll out each ball of dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Add your favourite toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Conclusion
Making your own pizza dough is a great way to get creative in the kitchen and impress your friends and family. This recipe is easy to follow and produces delicious, homemade pizza every time.
Variations to the recipe
- For a wholemeal pizza dough, substitute half of the white flour for wholemeal flour.
- Add herbs or spices to the dough for extra flavour, such as oregano and basil.
- For a thin and crispy crust, roll the dough out very thinly.