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Easy Same Day Pizza Dough
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Easy Same Day Pizza Dough
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Easy Same Day Pizza Dough

This recipe provides a quick and simple way to make homemade pizza dough that can be prepared and used on the same day. Perfect for a quick pizza night at home, this dough yields a delicious and versatile base for your favorite toppings. While the video is a short teaser, this recipe outlines a common process for achieving a great same-day pizza dough.
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A perfectly proofed and fluffy pizza dough ball
A perfectly proofed and fluffy pizza dough ball

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
1h 30m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
300
Calories
9g
Protein
60g
Carbs
4g
Fat
Freshly stretched pizza dough on a peel, ready for toppings
Freshly stretched pizza dough on a peel, ready for toppings

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    (Or bread flour for a chewier crust)

    250 grams
  • Warm water
    (Around 100-110°F (38-43°C))

    175 ml
  • Active dry yeast
    (Approximately 1.5 teaspoons)

    5 grams
  • Salt
    (Approximately 1 teaspoon)

    5 grams
  • Olive oil
    (Approximately 2 teaspoons, plus extra for greasing the bowl)

    10 ml
Servings: 2
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Golden-brown homemade pizza with melted cheese and vibrant toppings
Golden-brown homemade pizza with melted cheese and vibrant toppings

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
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    Step 1 visual
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    In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
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    Ensure water isn't too hot, as it can kill the yeast. Lukewarm is ideal.
  • 2

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
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    Step 2 visual
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    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
    1m

    Mixing dry ingredients thoroughly ensures even distribution of salt.
  • 3

    Pour the activated yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
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    Pour the activated yeast mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
    2m

    Don't worry if it looks messy at this stage; it will come together during kneading.
  • 4

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 7-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
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    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 7-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
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    If the dough is too sticky, add a tiny bit more flour. If it's too stiff, add a few drops of water.
  • 5

    Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the kneaded dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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    Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the kneaded dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
    1h

    A warm oven (turned off) or a sunny spot can help the dough rise faster. This is a shorter proof suitable for same-day use.
  • 6

    Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release the air. Divide it if making multiple pizzas, shape it into your desired crust, add your favorite toppings, and bake according to your pizza recipe's instructions.
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    Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release the air. Divide it if making multiple pizzas, shape it into your desired crust, add your favorite toppings, and bake according to your pizza recipe's instructions.
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    Preheat your oven and pizza stone/steel for at least 30-60 minutes before baking for a crispier crust.
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