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Soft & Chewy Homemade Pizza Dough

This soft and chewy homemade pizza dough is everything you want in a perfect crust—crispy on the bottom, pillowy inside, and sturdy enough for all your favorite toppings. Made with just six pantry staples and ready in under an hour, it’s a foolproof recipe that delivers bakery-quality results without specialty flours. Skip takeout tonight and experience the satisfaction of crafting your own perfect pizza from scratch.

Ingredients

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1 cup (240ml) warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)

1 tablespoon honey

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

2 ¾ cups (335g) all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, honey, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. If no bubbles form, start again with fresh yeast.

Add flour, olive oil, and salt to the bowl.

Knead with a dough hook on low speed for 8–9 minutes (or by hand for 10 minutes) until smooth and soft. The dough should clean the sides of the bowl and feel slightly tacky.

Shape into a tight ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 30–40 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Gently punch down the dough to release air.

Roll to desired thickness and transfer to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.

Add sauce and toppings. Bake at 475°F (250°C) for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.

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