Soft, chewy, and crisp-edged—this dough is your perfect base for any pizza creation!
Ingredients (for 2 medium pizzas)
2½ cups bread flour (320 g)
1⅓ cups cake flour (160 g)
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
1⅛ cups warm water (about 270 ml)
1½ tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine bread flour, cake flour, and salt. Add yeast mixture and butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead: Knead dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1–1½ hours until doubled.
Shape: Punch down dough and divide in half. Shape each into a ball. Let rest 10 minutes before rolling out.
Top & Bake: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out dough, add toppings, and bake 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Details
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rise Time: 1–1½ hours
Total Time: ~1 hour 45 minutes
Yield: 2 medium pizzas
Kcal: ~180 per slice (without toppings)
✨ Crisp on the outside, tender inside—this dough is your canvas for pizza night perfection!