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Amazing homemade pizza Recipe With 2-Hour Dough

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Make the perfect homemade pizza with this foolproof recipe. You will learn how to create a delicious, easy pizza dough from scratch and top it with your favorite ingredients for a meal that beats delivery.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F)
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the bowl
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Your favorite toppings (e.g., pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers)

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. This shows your yeast is active.
  2. Add the flour, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture.
  3. Mix the ingredients by hand or with a stand mixer until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn it to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel.
  6. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
  7. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven while preheating.
  8. Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide it in half if you are making two smaller pizzas.
  9. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll one dough portion into a 12-inch circle or desired shape.
  10. Transfer the dough carefully to a lightly floured pizza peel or an inverted baking sheet.
  11. Spread half the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
  12. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella cheese and arrange your chosen toppings.
  13. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  14. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, use a pizza stone preheated for at least 30 minutes.
  • If your kitchen is cold, you can let the dough rise in a turned-off oven with the light on.
  • Do not over-flour the surface when stretching; a little stickiness helps the dough hold shape initially.
  • If you prefer a thinner crust, roll the dough out thinner before topping.

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