First, gather up and measure out all of the pizza dough ingredients using the measuring cups and spoons.
Then, in a large glass mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar.
½ cup water, 1 tbsp Active Dry Yeast, ½ tbsp granulated sugar
Using a blending whisk, whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
Then, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, or a disposable shower cap (my preference).
Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. It needs to form bubbles on top.
Next, transfer the yeast mixture to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook.
Then, add in the olive oil and mix the dough on low speed.
½ tbsp Olive Oil
While mixing on low, slowly pour in the flour and salt.
½ tsp salt, 2 cup all-purpose flour
Keep mixing and kneading the dough until it forms one large dough ball.
Next, spray another large glass bowl with some cooking oil and place the pizza dough ball in there.
Cover the glass bowl with plastic wrap or a disposable shower cap, then cover again with a wet kitchen towel to hold in the warmth. Let the dough rise until it is doubled in size, around 1 to 1.5 hour.I like to place the dough bowl on a heat pad to help it rise. If you don’t have one then just sit your dough in the warmest spot of your house.
Now you have the perfect pizza dough for dinner! Roll out your pizza dough to the desired thickness, top with your favorite toppings, bake and enjoy!
Notes
Storing Pizza DoughTo store pizza dough: transfer the dough to an airtight container or wrap the dough in plastic wrap. Store the wrapped dough in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.