This dough is easy to work with, only needs 5 ingredients, and can be used for pizzas, calzones, garlic knots, or even flatbreads. It takes a little patience—but the payoff? Totally worth it.
Ingredients (For 2 medium pizzas or 1 large)
- 2¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 1½ cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 3½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for a chewier crust)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoons salt