If you are ordering pizza for the family even once each week, that's $50-$60 you could be saving. Make the BEST HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH at home! Trust me, it's easy. I love homemade pizza, AND it's a great way to use up cheese, deli meats and vegetables close to the "best before" date.
This Homemade Pizza Dough takes about 40 minutes to prepare. That includes the rise time. Within an hour you will be taking a hot pizza out of the oven. That's likely the same time it takes to get delivery, and in my opinion, homemade pizza is so much better. Customize the ingredients to your liking or make 4-5 individual pizzas for each member of the family. This recipe makes plenty of dough. I can make two full pizzas (slightly thin crust, the way I like it!)
The best part. If you have too much, just freeze your leftover dough for next time. Store the dough in a freezer bag with a teaspoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. When your craving hits, thaw the dough in the fridge and have it ready for your next pizza dinner!
The Best Homemade Pizza Dough
Prep Time: 40 mins
Serves: makes 2 pizzas (thin crust) 1 thick crust pizza
Ingredients
1.5 teaspoons (.25 oz) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
2 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
Directions
In a small bowl add yeast and warm water. Let stand 8-10 minutes until liquid has a frothy or creamy appearance.
In a large mixing bowl add flour, olive oil, salt and sugar. Add yeast mixture. Mix well.
Cover dough mixture with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place for 30 mins.
Roll out the dough on a smooth lightly floured surface. Prepare pizza.
Bake in a 350F degree oven for 20 minutes
