Description
A quick and easy pizza dough recipe perfect for busy days, featuring simple ingredients and minimal rising time to deliver fresh, homemade pizza crusts. This vegan dough combines all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and olive oil to create a tender, flavorful base ready for your favorite toppings and baking in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar. Stir them thoroughly to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the warm water and olive oil into the dry mixture. Stir well until a soft dough starts to form and all ingredients are incorporated.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, developing gluten for a good texture.
- First Rest: Shape the kneaded dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Turn the dough once to coat it evenly with oil, then cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30 minutes if you want to use it the same day, or let it rise for up to 1 hour until slightly puffy.
- Shape the Dough: After the resting period, divide the dough as needed and shape each portion into a pizza round, ready for toppings.
- Bake the Pizza: Preheat your oven to a very hot temperature between 475°F and 500°F. Bake the topped pizza rounds for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the crust turns golden and is thoroughly cooked through.
Notes
- This dough is designed for quick preparation on busy days.
- For enhanced flavor, refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours and bring it to room temperature before shaping and baking.
