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Artisan pizza dough: master a crispy, chewy, bubbly crust at home

artisan pizza dough- crispy, chewy, bubbly crust

Learn how to make artisan pizza dough that results in a perfectly crispy, chewy, and bubbly crust from the comfort of your home.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let it sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
  3. Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
  6. Punch down the dough, divide into portions, and shape as desired.
  7. Let the shaped dough sit for another 30 minutes before stretching and topping for pizza.

Notes

  • For best results, use a pizza stone to cook your pizza.
  • Experiment with different flours for various textures.

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