Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Insert the kneading paddle into your bread machine pan.
- Pour warm water and olive oil into the pan.
- Add sugar and salt, then gently sprinkle the flour on top.
- Make a small well in the flour and add yeast (keeps it dry until mixing starts).
- Choose the "Dough" setting (typically 90 mins). The machine will knead, rest, and rise the dough automatically.
- After 5 minutes of kneading, peek at the dough. It should form a smooth ball. If too sticky, add 1 tbsp flour; if too dry, add 1 tbsp water.
- Once the cycle ends, the dough should be doubled in size (if not, let it rest 10 more minutes in the warm machine).
- Transfer dough to a floured surface, divide into 2 balls, and cover with a damp towel. Rest for 10 minutes (for easier stretching).
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone/steel (or inverted baking sheet) for 30+ minutes.
- Roll out dough, add toppings, and bake for 12-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
✔ Crispier Crust: Par-bake the dough for 3 minutes before adding toppings.
✔ Whole Wheat Version: Replace 1 cup all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour + 2 tbsp extra water.
✔ Freeze for Later: Wrap dough balls in plastic and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
✔ No Bread Machine? Mix ingredients in a bowl, knead 5 mins, and let rise 1 hour in a warm place.