30-Minute Pizza
This pizza dough is easy and quick to make for when you're in a rush!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant dry yeast (one envelope)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water between 100-110 F
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ⅓ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F degrees (or even hotter if your oven will go to 550°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Add the olive oil and salt, then stir in the flour with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic—about 5 to 6 minutes. It should be slightly tacky but not sticky. Add a bit of flour if needed, but go easy—too much and it tightens up too quickly.
- Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes while your oven and stone or steel preheat.This short rest relaxes the gluten enough to shape.
- Divide into two balls. Shape with your hands or a rolling pin.
- Lightly oil your pizza pan to help avoid sticking.
- Place the dough in the pan and shape.
- Top with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Don't use anything with a lot of moisture like fresh tomatoes.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the crust has puffed up and golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Notes
(Note that the nutrition facts relate to one dough ball only - no toppings).
Nutrition
Calories: 744kcalCarbohydrates: 127gProtein: 22gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 1567mgPotassium: 297mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 8mg
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