Perfect Every Time Pizza or Calzone Dough

Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the lukewarm water and active dry yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. This indicates the yeast is active and ready to work its magic. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, combine the room temperature water, olive oil, honey, and salt. Add 1 cup of flour and mix well to create a smooth slurry. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and combine. Gradually add the remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough until it is soft, smooth, and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time, kneading until incorporated. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. (60 minutes)

Recipe View Once doubled, punch down the dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions for calzones or keep it whole for a large pizza. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and shape. Top with your favorite ingredients and bake according to your pizza or calzone recipe.