Bobby Flay Pizza Dough Recipe
The Bobby Flay Pizza Dough Recipe is soft, chewy and perfect for homemade pizza. It makes your kitchen smell amazing. This dough is simple to make, even for beginners.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Activate the yeast
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy and bubbly for best results.
Mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir lightly to distribute salt evenly throughout the flour.
Combine wet and dry
- Add yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour. Stir gently with a spoon until dough starts coming together evenly.
Knead the dough
- Transfer dough to a floured surface. Knead for 8–10 minutes until soft, smooth, and elastic without sticking to hands.
First rise
- Place dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a towel. Let rise 1 hour until doubled in size, in a warm spot.
Preheat oven
- While dough rises, preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
Shape the dough
- Punch dough down gently. Divide into portions. Roll each into a circle or rectangle for your pizza shape.
Add toppings
- Place dough on baking sheet or stone. Add sauce, cheese and your favorite toppings evenly on the dough surface.
Bake the pizza
- Bake in the oven 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Rotate halfway for even baking.
Serve and enjoy
- Remove pizza carefully. Let cool slightly. Slice and enjoy hot, fresh and chewy homemade pizza with family.
Notes
- Use warm water, not hot, for yeast activation
- Knead dough until smooth for best texture
- Let dough rise fully for a light, airy crust
- Use a pizza stone for crispier crust
- Add olive oil to the edges for golden color