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Garlic & Oregano Pizza Dough gives homemade pizza such a wonderful flavor, and it's so easy to make! After trying several different pizza doughs, this is my favorite by far, and it's fool-proof!

Garlic & Oregano Pizza Dough

Slightly adapted from Relative Taste

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pizza
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings 10 people
Author Charlee Flaminio

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 3 tsp. instant yeast
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp. oregano
  • 1-2 Tbsp. minced garlic 4-8 garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water 90-110F

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix with the hook attachment until the ingredients come together to form a ball. If it is too sticky, add a small amount of flour. If it is too dry, add a bit more water.
  2. Continue to knead with the hook attachment for 2-3 more minutes.
  3. Put a teaspoon or so of olive oil in the bottom of the bowl and roll the ball of pizza dough in it, coating all sides. Place the ball of dough in the bottom of the bowl, and cover it with a light towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
    Garlic & Oregano Pizza Dough gives homemade pizza such a wonderful flavor, and it's so easy to make! After trying several different pizza doughs, this is my favorite by far, and it's fool-proof!
  4. Sprinkle some flour on a clean surface, punch down your dough, and put the dough onto the floured surface. Split the dough into two halves and set aside one. Work with the first half by gently flattening it with the palms of your hands. Add flour as needed if it sticks to the table. Use a rolling pin to create a round dough, or whatever shape you’d like.
    Garlic & Oregano Pizza Dough gives homemade pizza such a wonderful flavor, and it's so easy to make! After trying several different pizza doughs, this is my favorite by far, and it's fool-proof!
  5. Preheat the oven to 425F.
  6. Lightly oil a heavy baking sheet. Place the rolled out dough onto the baking sheet. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise another 20 minutes.
    Garlic & Oregano Pizza Dough gives homemade pizza such a wonderful flavor, and it's so easy to make! After trying several different pizza doughs, this is my favorite by far, and it's fool-proof!
  7. While it is rising, prepare your toppings, including sauce, cheese, pepperoni, olives, sausage, peppers, etc.
  8. Once the dough has had its second rise, place all the toppings on it.
    Garlic & Oregano Pizza Dough gives homemade pizza such a wonderful flavor, and it's so easy to make! After trying several different pizza doughs, this is my favorite by far, and it's fool-proof!
  9. Put into the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes.
    Garlic & Oregano Pizza Dough gives homemade pizza such a wonderful flavor, and it's so easy to make! After trying several different pizza doughs, this is my favorite by far, and it's fool-proof!
  10. While the first pizza is in the oven, start working with the second pizza dough half so it’s ready to get in the oven soon after the first comes out.

Recipe Notes

If you have leftovers, the best way to reheat them (IMHO) is in the oven. Preheat the oven 250-300F, place some slices on a baking sheet, and toss in the oven for 10 minutes.