Bea's Pizza Dough Recipe

Tired of disappointing pizza dough? This recipe, perfected over countless pizzas, delivers the perfect balance of chewy and airy. Get ready to elevate your homemade pizza game with Bea's foolproof method – it's the one I always come back to!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 116.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bea's Pizza Dough

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How to Make Bea's Pizza Dough

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
  2. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 cup all-purpose flour.
  4. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
  5. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, mixing until the dough starts to come together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
  7. Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat.
  8. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  9. Once doubled, gently punch down the dough. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough in half (or more, depending on desired pizza size).
  10. Shape each portion into a ball. Place on a lightly floured baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 15 minutes.
  11. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Shape your dough, add your favorite toppings, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

4g

Carbs

6g