Basic Pizza Dough
This basic pizza dough recipe is easy to make and perfect for homemade pizzas. It yields a delicious, chewy crust that you can customize with your favorite toppings. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 3/4 cup warm water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt Instructions: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt Make a well in the center Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well Stir until a dough forms, then knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size Preheat your oven to 475F 245C and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat Punch down the dough and roll it...