Perfect Every Time Pizza or Calzone Dough

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, add the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Whisk together to combine.
2. Add the warm water and olive oil and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Lightly oil a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for about 1 hour.
5. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
6. Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces and roll out each piece into a 12-inch round.
7. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased baking sheet.
8. Top with desired toppings and bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• The longer you knead the dough, the lighter and fluffier it will be.
• Adding a bit of sugar to the dough helps the yeast to activate, resulting in a lighter and fluffier dough.
• Using warm water helps to activate the yeast and will result in a better rise.
• You can use this dough to make either pizza or calzone.