Vito's Homemade Pizza Dough

About this recipe

Discover the art of making Vito's renowned pizza dough from scratch. This versatile dough is soft, chewy, and serves as the ideal foundation for a variety of homemade pizzas. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned home cooks, this recipe ensures a satisfying and delicious result every time.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Dissolve yeast in warm water; wait until frothy (around 5 minutes).

3. 3

   Mix yeast and olive oil into flour mixture; stir to form dough.

4. 4

   Knead dough on floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.

5. 5

   Place dough in greased bowl; cover; let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).

6. 6

   Punch down dough, divide into two balls, and rest 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).

8. 8

   Roll dough into pizza crusts, add toppings, bake 12-15 minutes.