Homemade Soft Chewy Dough (Printable)

Soft, chewy dough made from simple ingredients for delicious, golden-crisp pizza bases.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 4 cups bread flour, plus extra for dusting
02 - 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
04 - 1 teaspoon sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1½ cups warm water (approximately 110°F)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
02 - Add olive oil, bread 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 and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding extra flour if sticky.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat all sides, and cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the dough and divide into 2 equal portions. Shape each into a ball and cover, letting rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
06 - Roll out each dough ball on a floured surface to desired thickness. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza stone.
07 - Top as desired and bake in a preheated oven at 475°F for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and crisp.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Versatile base for many toppings
  • Golden and delicious every time
02 -
  • For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone
  • Substitute up to 1 cup of whole wheat flour for extra flavor and fiber
03 -
  • Freeze extra dough portions after the first rise; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use
  • Use a wooden spoon for mixing to better incorporate ingredients
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