A soft, chewy dough that produces golden, flavorful pizza bases, ideal for versatile topping combos.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 4 cups bread flour (plus additional for dusting)
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
04 - 1 teaspoon sugar
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 1/2 cups warm water (approximately 110°F)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add olive oil, flour, and sea salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour as needed if sticky.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the dough and divide into 2 equal portions. Shape each into a ball and let rest covered for 10 to 15 minutes.
06 - Roll out each dough ball on a floured surface to desired thickness.
07 - Transfer shaped dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or preheated pizza stone. Add toppings as desired and bake at 475°F for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and crisp.
