Tips for Making Pizza Dough That’s Light, Fluffy, and Delicious

Use High-Quality Flour Opt for bread flour, which has more gluten, resulting in a dough that’s chewy, airy, and holds up well during baking, giving your crust a light texture.

Let the Dough Rest Allow the dough to rise slowly in a cool place for 1-2 hours or even overnight in the fridge. This slow fermentation develops flavor and helps create a fluffy texture. –

Add a Little Sugar or Honey A small amount of sugar or honey feeds the yeast, helping it rise better and giving your dough a slight sweetness that balances savory toppings.

Use Warm Water Use warm (not hot) water to activate the yeast. Too hot water can kill the yeast, while too cold won’t activate it properly, preventing a good rise.

Incorporate Olive Oil Adding olive oil to the dough enhances flavor and helps the dough become softer and more pliable, while also contributing to a golden, crispy crust.

Don’t Overwork the Dough Avoid kneading the dough too much—knead just enough to form a smooth ball. Overworking it can make the dough dense and less airy.

Use the Right Amount of Yeast Follow your recipe's yeast measurements accurately. Too much yeast can result in overly airy dough, while too little can make it dense and heavy.

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