Delicious Homemade Pizza Dough
Ahhhh pizza, universally the most beloved dish! This Homemade Pizza Dough can easily be made at home for half the cost.
Everyone loves a good pizza! The texture, the flavor, the toppings all start with having the best pizza dough. This Homemade Pizza Dough takes about one and a half hours to fully put together from start to finish. Once baked, you are left with a golden crispy crust. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and embark on a flavorful journey to create your perfect pizza dough masterpiece!!!
What Does Lactose Free Mean?
First and foremost, I try my best to incorporate lactose free ingredients in all my recipes. These ingredients can include, butter, milk, cream cheese etc. With that being said, sometimes it is hard to make an entire recipe using ALL lactose free ingredients. For example, my ice cream recipes include, condensed milk- NOT LACTOSE FREE.
Contrary to what some may believe, lactose – free is not the same as dairy free. Lactose – free still contains milk, however, there is a certain component, I believe a type of sugar (I may be wrong) where the lactose is removed from dairy, making it lactose – free. Dairy free on the other hand, contains ZERO milk. Alternatives for dairy free are almond milk, oat milk, soy milk etc. You can learn more about the differences here.
Which Ingredients Are Lactose Free?
- Zero! This recipe does not require any dairy
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- First and foremost, you can’t beat homemade pizza.
- This pizza dough is easy to make.
- This homemade pizza dough only requires six ingredients.
- This pizza dough is great for two pizzas.
Recipe At A Glance:
Flour: You will need five cups of flour.
Sugar: You will need one tsp.
Salt: You will need one tsp.
Yeast: You will need one and half tbsp.
Water: You will need about two and 1/4 cups of warm water.
Oil: You will need two tbsp. of Olive oil.
Equipment Needed:
Kitchen Aid Mixer: For mixing. If you do not have a kitchen aid mixer, you can use a large bowl.
Measuring Spoons and Cup: For accurate measurements.
Small Bowl: For yeast, sugar and water
Clean Kitchen Towel: For Covering your dough while it rises.
Saran Wrap: For covering your dough while it rises.
Whisk: For mixing the dry ingredients.
Rolling Pin: For rolling out dough.
Clean Surface: For rolling out your dough.
Step By Step Instructions:
Step One:
Gather all your ingredients, measure everything then set aside.
Step Two:
In a small bowl add warm water, sugar and yeast. Allow to rest for at least five to ten minutes.
Step Three:
In the stand mixer, add flour, salt and olive oil, give the dry ingredients a quick mix using a whisk to get rid of any lumps.
If you do not have a stand mixer, THIS IS OKAY. Simply just add the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix using a whisk to get rid of any lumps.
Step Four:
Once your yeast looks creamy, pour the mixture into the bowl with the flour and mix on low using the dough hook.
Step Five:
Once the dough is fully incorporated, cover with plastic saran wrap and top with a clean kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rise for at least 60 minutes or doubled in size.
Step Six:
Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease your pizza pan with olive oil.
My favorite part!
Once the dough has risen, give the dough a light punch to remove any air bubbles, remove it from the bowl divide it in half then place on a clean surface to roll out.
If you are only making one pizza, divide the dough in half and freeze the second dough for a later time.
Step Seven:
Roll the dough out onto a clean floured surface. You want your dough to be about 1/2 inch thick. Once you have your circle, pinch the edges to create a thick crust, place the dough on a circular cooking sheet then cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow the dough to rest for about ten minutes.
Step Eight:
Add pizza sauce and your favorite topping and place into the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Serve and enjoy!
Tips And Variations:
- This pizza dough recipe makes two 12 inch pizzas. If you only want to make one pizza, simply freeze the second dough AFTER it has risen ( see step five.) Place the second dough in a zip lock bag, release all the air and place in the freezer for up to three months.
- Allow the yeast to fully bloom before adding it to the flour mixture or your dough may not rise.
- Allow the dough to rest after mixing for at least ten minutes.
- For a crispier pizza crust, you can lightly dust your pizza pan with corn flour.
Crafting the ideal pizza dough is an art form that requires patience, attention to detail, and a passion for perfection!!! Would I say I am there, not quite. But my bank account is a lot happier …. The price of pizza these days … HELLO!!!
So, Skip the delivery/ pick up and bake this six ingredient Homemade Pizza Dough right on your own kitchen.
More Delicious Recipes!
If you enjoyed my Homemade Pizza Dough, have a look at my Homemade Bread recipe.
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From my kitchen to yours,
Jas.
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Homemade Pizza Dough
Equipment
- Kitchen Aid Mixer
- Measuring spoon and cup
- Small Bowl
- Clean Kitchen Towel
- Saran Wrap
- Whisk
- Rolling Pin
- Clean Counter/ Surface
Ingredients
- 5 Cups Flour
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp Yeast
- 2 1/4 cups Water Warm Water
- 2 tbsp Oil Olive Oil
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients, measure everything then set aside.
- In a small bowl add warm water, sugar and yeast. Allow to rest for at least five to ten minutes.
- In the stand mixer, add flour, salt and olive oil, give the dry ingredients a quick mix using a whisk to get rid of any lumps.
- Once your yeast looks creamy, pour the mixture into the bowl with the flour and mix on low using the dough hook.
- Once the dough is fully incorporated, cover with plastic saran wrap and top with a clean kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rise for at least 60 minutes or doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease your pizza pan with olive oil.
- Once the dough has risen, give the dough a light punch to remove any air bubbles, remove it from the bowl divide it in half then place on a clean surface to roll out.
- Roll the dough out onto a clean floured surface. You want your dough to be about 1/2 inch thick. Once you have your circle, pinch the edges to create a thick crust, place the dough on a circular cooking sheet then cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow the dough to rest for about ten minutes.
- Add pizza sauce and your favorite topping and place into the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
