Homemade Pizza Dough

Homemade Pizza Dough

Introduction

This homemade pizza dough is chewy, flavorful, and perfect for pizza night. You can prep it a day ahead in the refrigerator or use it as a base for calzones, flatbreads, or even garlic knots. It’s easy enough for beginners but versatile enough for seasoned pizza lovers.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup warm water, divided (should be warm to the touch, not hot)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ¼ cup cornmeal (optional)

Directions

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