Homemade Soft Chewy Dough (Printable)

Delightfully soft, chewy dough that forms a versatile base for your favorite toppings.

# What You’ll Use:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

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

# How-To:

01 - Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently and let rest 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add olive oil, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours until doubled.
05 - Punch down the dough, divide into two equal portions, shape each into a ball, cover, and rest 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. Bake in a preheated oven at 475°F for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Versatile base for any topping combination
  • Bakes up golden and delicious every time
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten)
  • May contain traces of soy or nuts depending on flour brand check labels if concerned
03 -
  • For a crispier crust bake on a preheated pizza stone
  • Freeze extra dough portions after the first rise thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use
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