2 Hour Pizza Dough Recipe
If you want an easy and quick pizza dough, this recipe is going to be your go-to! I've made this recipe so many times, and you just can't go wrong with it—it's that good! The crust comes out crunchy on the edges and chewy on the inside, giving that perfect pizza crust. Make this for your busy weeknight dinner, and your meal is sorted!
Equipment
- 1 Convention Oven
Ingredients
- 250 grams All Purpose Flour
- 1.5 tsp Instant Yeast
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 tbsp Salt
- 125 ml Water
- 3-4 tbsp Olive Oil
Pizza
- 3 tbsp Pizza Sauce
- 1 Cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 Chopped Capsicum
- 1/2 Chopped Onion
- 1/2 Chopped Tomatoes
- 1-2 tbsp Corn Kernels
Instructions
- Take your pizza dough by first adding all-purpose flour and salt into a bowl. Start mixing these ingredients in water. I used instant yeast for this recipe, which doesn't need activation. If you're using active dry yeast instead, make sure to activate it in lukewarm water for 15 minutes beforehand and skip the honey that I've added. But if you want to follow this recipe to the letter, stick with instant yeast.
- Once I have mixed everything, it starts forming into a dough ball. When you get a dough ball, it's time to incorporate olive oil into it while kneading slowly. Initially, I punch and fold the dough, but as the oil starts blending in, I switch to the classic slap-and-fold method. After kneading for about 4 to 5 minutes, the dough will get a smooth, glossy texture—that's how I know it's ready.
- Now, form it into a ball again, place it in a bowl, and cover it with a lid or plate. Let the dough rest for about 2 hours, which will double in size. Once it has risen, cut it into small portions for your pizzas.
- After the dough has risen for 2 hours and doubled, I cut it into smaller portions. I take one of the dough balls and stretch it into my desired pizza shape using only my hands. I like gently stretching and pulling the dough until it's evenly shaped. Once nicely stretched out, I spread my pizza sauce evenly across the surface. Then, add all the toppings and cheese. I layer cheese first and then add toppings and then a tiny bit of cheese so it melts and holds the toppings.
- Before baking, I preheat my oven to 200°C (392°F) for about 15 minutes. Once the oven's hot, I bake the pizza for about 15 to 20 minutes at 190 °C until it's perfectly golden and cooked through. Then I take it out, and the homemade pizza is ready to enjoy!
