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Made-from-Scratch Pizza Dough

It’s easier than you think to make homemade pizza dough! So skip the truly “cardboard” pizza the next time you’re at the grocery store and grab the good old fixings instead. In this post, we’ll tell you what you need to know to make made from scratch pizza crust.

Ingredients

  • 1 C. hot water
  • 1 packet of quick rise yeast 1/4 ounce
  • 2 C. all purpose flour
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 T. olive oil

Instructions

  • Mix hot water and yeast together in a small bowl. Set aside for five minutes.
  • Mix together the flour and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Gradually add the yeast and flour mixture to the flour and salt.
  • Add the olive oil and stir with a fork.
  • When well blended, place dough ball on a floured surface.
  • Knead dough and gradually add flour as needed until it is no longer sticky. Knead dough for 5-10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and pliable.
  • Roll dough out on oiled pizza pan or stoneware baking pan.
  • Bake in 450 degree oven for 5-10 minutes or until crust is just staring to brown. Remove from oven and add your favorite pizza sauce and toppings.
  • Ready for toppings.