Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough with Garlic and Italian Seasonings

Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast until thoroughly combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the ice water, mixing with a spatula or your hands, until all the flour is incorporated into a soft, shaggy dough. Mix in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 11 mins Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead until the dough is firm, smooth, and slightly sticky, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Knead in the granulated garlic and Italian seasoning until evenly distributed. (10-12 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Shape the dough into a round ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Brush the top of the dough with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 2 hours.

Recipe View 1 mins Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough in half. (1 minute)

Recipe View 10 mins On a lightly floured surface, shape each half into a 12-inch pizza crust. Place the crusts on pizza pans or baking sheets lined with parchment paper. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Position a rack in the bottom of your oven and preheat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). (15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Bake the pizza crusts on the bottom rack of the preheated oven until they are firm and lightly golden, approximately 3 to 7 minutes. (3-7 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the crusts from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes before topping with your favorite sauce, cheese, and other desired ingredients. Return the topped pizzas to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the toppings are heated through.