This fluffy pizza dough bakes up with a soft interior, crisp edges, and the perfect rise for thick, chewy crust lovers. Ideal for pan pizza, oven baking, or even stuffed crusts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
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3 ½ cups (440g) bread flour
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2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
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1 ¼ cups warm water (105–110°F)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp sugar
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1 ½ tsp salt
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
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Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until dough forms.
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Knead by hand (10 mins) or with mixer (6–8 mins) until smooth.
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Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1½–2 hours.
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Punch down and divide. Shape into pizza rounds.
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Optional: Let rest 30–60 mins for extra fluffiness.
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Preheat oven to 475–500°F with pizza stone or steel.
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Add toppings and bake 10–12 minutes or until golden and puffed.