Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F)
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for rolling dough
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 scant tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus some additional for coating the bowl/greasing the trays
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the yeast and warm water. Stir to dissolve the yeast and allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes.
Using a sieve or strainer, "sift" about half of the flour over the yeast mixture and blend until smooth with your hands. Add the salt, pepper and honey and mix to blend. Sift in the remaining flour and mix to blend.
Lightly flour a cutting board or flat surface. Turn the pizza dough onto the floured area and knead for 3 to 5 minutes. The flour should feel smooth and the ingredients fully integrated. Place the dough inside a lightly oiled large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in a warm place, about 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in volume.
Press gently on the dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts, rolling each quarter into a loose ball. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow the dough to rest for an additional 15 minutes. Flatten each ball, 1at a time, and roll into a 6-inch round. Place each round in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Tip for topping the pizza: Brushing the dough with olive oil can create a barrier that will help to prevent the topping from making the crust soggy.
Photo: Basic Pizza Dough Recipe

















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By snshaw14_11580592
Chicago, IL
on October 11, 2012
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It was an easy recipe but I think I killed my yeast because the water was too hot. The dough did not rise at all. I used it anyway it was just thin and crispy.
By SpazzingNewMomma
California
on October 02, 2012
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Quite honestly I make homemade pizza far more often than I order take-out, and I couldn't really find a crust that my family really loved. But this one was by far the family favorite. Makes a great thin or thick crust pizza. I will definitely be keeping this one on hand.
By Cocktail-Time
on September 23, 2012
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I don't know why this recipe makes a better pizza dough, but it does! It is really good when you cook it in a cast iron pan like Alex did on her show.
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