easy pizza dough recipe

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Here is an easy pizza dough recipe that requires only 5 main ingredients and no long rising time, letting you make fresh pizza dough in about 30 minutes:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (about 105°F)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 to 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F and optionally prepare a pizza stone.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  3. Stir in olive oil.
  4. Add 2 cups flour and salt, mix until a ball forms (dough will be sticky). Add more flour as needed for a smooth dough.
  5. Knead on a floured surface until smooth.
  6. Optionally, let dough rise covered for 10 to 60 minutes.
  7. Roll dough to desired shape, add toppings, and bake on preheated stone for 11-14 minutes until golden brown.

This recipe is simple and fast, perfect for homemade pizza with minimal fuss.