How to Make an Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

Making pizza dough can be a breeze.

When you're craving pizza, you don't have to get it delivered or buy pre-made crusts every time. Making your own pizza dough at home may seem daunting, but you can crank out restaurant-quality dough in under 30 minutes if you have the right ingredients.

Things You'll Need

• 2 packages of dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups of lukewarm water
• 4 cups of flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Instructions

1. Dissolve your yeast in water and set aside for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Combine the sugar, oil, salt and flour in a bowl, leaving a space in the middle. When the yeast mix is bubbly pour into to the space.

3. Knead the dough, bringing the flour toward the center of the bowl while you increase the kneading motion.

4. If the dough feels dry, add a little more water to the mix. If it's a little sticky, add more flour. Knead until your dough is smooth and fairly elastic. Roll into a ball and cover with a damp cloth or paper towel.

5. Let the dough set for about 20 minutes in a warm place. Beat the dough with your palm to expel gas formed while it sets. Roll the dough in a ball again after beating. You can use it now or store for later use.

6. When you're ready to use the dough, place it on a floured counter surface. Flatten the dough from the center out or use a rolling pin. Push the dough evenly onto a greased cookie sheet or pizza pan and form a 12-inch circle with the edges thicker then the middle.

Tips & Warnings

• To store, baste the dough with oil, cover it with plastic wrap and store it in refrigerator.