Tonys Pizza Dough
Master the art of pizzeria-quality crust with Tony’s Pizza Dough recipe—a fail-proof guide to creating the perfect foundation for your homemade pizza. This recipe uses simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and olive oil, coming together in just 20 minutes of hands-on prep time. The dough rises beautifully, resulting in a light, airy, and chewy texture with just the right amount of crispness when baked at a sizzling 500°F. Whether you prefer a classic thin-crust pizza or a thicker, heartier base, this versatile dough can be easily adjusted to suit your preferences. Ideal for pairing with any combination of toppings, it’s a customizable, crowd-pleasing pizza dough that will elevate your pizza nights to gourmet status. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, Tony’s Pizza Dough guarantees delicious results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F)
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, instant yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt together.
Add the olive oil to the yeast mixture, then gradually stir in the flour mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch the dough down to release any air bubbles and divide it into two equal portions for two medium pizzas, or leave it whole for one large pizza.
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C), and if using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness, transfer to a pizza pan or parchment paper, and add your favorite toppings.
Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are cooked to your liking.
Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and enjoy your homemade pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.4 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4729 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 327.7 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.4 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 530 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
