Ingredients:
2 to 2 1/3 cups flour
1 packet instant yeast (2 + 1/4 tsp.)
1 + 1/2 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 - 1/4 tsp. garlic powder and dried basil leaves
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3/4 cup warm water
Directions:
Combine 1 cup of flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. If desired, add garlic powder and dried basil too.
Add olive oil and warm water and use a wooden spoon to stir well.
Gradually add another 1 cup of flour. Add any additional flour as needed, stirring until the dough is forming into a cohesive, elastic ball and is beginning to pull away from the sides of the bowl. It will be sticky, but still managable.
Drizzle a separate, large, clean bowl generously with olive oil and use a pastry brush to brush up the sides of the bowl with the oil.
Lightly dust your hands with flour and form your pizza dough into a round ball. Transfer the dough to the bowl with the oil and roll it around the sides until it is coated with the oil. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap and place it somewhere warm to proof.
Allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes or until it has doubled in size. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees while you wait for the dough to rise. And prep the pizza toppings for the pizza.
After the dough has doubled in size, use your hands to gently deflate it and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough briefly until smooth (about 3-5 times).
Roll the dough into its shape (this should make a 12" circle) and form a crust by either pinching or tucking the edge of the pizza dough. Use a fork to poke holes all over the center of the pizza to keep the dough from bubbling up in the oven.
Add the pizza toppings to the pizza and bake it at 425 degrees for 13-15 minutes (or until toppings are golden brown.
Tip: To make in advance, let the dough rise covered as indicated in the recipe and then deflate it, wrap it tightly so it doesn't dry out and store in the refrigerator for up to several days. The dough can also be frozen for up to a month.
Time to Make: 15 minutes + 30 minutes to rise + baking time
Recipe Origin: https://sugarspunrun.com/the-best-pizza-dough-recipe/
