Description
Make the best homemade pizza with this easy pizza dough recipe! A soft, flavorful crust made from scratch, ready for your favorite toppings. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings, this homemade pizza is simple, delicious, and customizable.
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough:
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp yeast
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp oil
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the yeast mixture, egg, oil, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
- Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer to a greased pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Add your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Slice and enjoy your homemade pizza!
Notes
- For a crispy crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- For a softer crust, use warm milk and let the dough rise properly.
- To freeze dough, wrap it in plastic wrap and store it for up to 3 months.
- Reheat pizza in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for 5-7 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes rising)
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
