Crispy Artisan Pizza Dough for Perfect Homemade Pizzas

This Artisan Pizza Dough recipe creates a crispy, chewy crust perfect for homemade pizzas, allowing you to enjoy restaurant-quality flavor at home.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 20

Total Time 1

Servings: 2 pizzas

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

For the Dough

3 cups bread flour Can substitute half with whole wheat flour for added fiber.
1 teaspoon salt Essential for flavor and dough structure.
2.25 teaspoons instant dry yeast Can be swapped with active dry yeast if activated beforehand.
1 cup warm water Temperature around 105°F/40°C is essential.
2 tablespoons olive oil Also used for greasing.
1 tablespoon sugar or honey Optional; helps activate yeast.

For Serving

Preparation Steps

Combine warm water and sugar or honey in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle instant dry yeast and stir gently. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add bread flour and salt to the bowl. Drizzle olive oil and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Shape the kneaded dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl to rise for 1-2 hours until it's doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough, divide it into portions, and let the portions rest covered for 15-20 minutes.
Shape each dough ball into your preferred thickness and style.
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or skillet inside to heat for 30 minutes.
Add your desired toppings to the shaped dough and bake on the preheated stone or skillet for 8-12 minutes until edges are golden.
Let the pizza rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.

Serving: 1pizza

For best texture, prioritize cold fermentation after the first rise for deeper flavor. Avoid overloading toppings to maintain crust crispiness.

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