Description
A simple, flavorful dough that rises in just 20 minutes (or longer for deeper flavor), delivering a chewy interior and crisp golden crust—perfect for homemade pizzas, calzones, or flatbreads.
Ingredients
1½ cups (360 ml) warm water (105–110 °F)
2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp kosher salt
3 Tbsp olive oil
3¾–4 cups bread flour (or all-purpose; low-gluten options: use some Tipo 00)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit ~3 minutes until foamy.
If using sponge method: add 1 cup flour, stir, and rest 30 min (optional for flavor).
Add salt, olive oil, and remaining flour gradually. Mix until dough forms.
Knead by hand (~7–8 min) or with mixer until smooth and slightly sticky.
Shape into a ball; place in lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise 20 min (or 1–2 hrs for deeper taste).
Punch down dough, divide into 2 balls (makes two 12″ pizzas).
Roll or stretch dough into desired shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes active + 20 min rise
