Gotcha! Here are two crazy good dough recipes — one for pizza and one for cinnamon rolls. Both are super tasty and fairly straightforward. Ready to get doughy?
Crazy Easy Pizza Dough Recipe
Ingredients:
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2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
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1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp sugar
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1 tsp salt
Instructions:
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In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
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In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
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Make a well in the flour and pour in yeast mixture and olive oil.
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Mix until dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap.
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Let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until it doubles in size.
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Punch down the dough, shape it, and you’re ready to top and bake your pizza!
Pro tip: Bake pizza at the highest oven temp (450-500°F / 230-260°C) for a crispy crust.
Crazy Soft Cinnamon Roll Dough Recipe
Ingredients:
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2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
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1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
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In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let sit 5-10 minutes until frothy.
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In a large bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs.
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Add yeast mixture to the bowl.
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Gradually add flour, mixing until dough starts to pull away from sides.
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Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled.
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Roll dough out into a rectangle (about 16×12 inches).
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Spread softened butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
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Roll tightly, cut into rolls (~12 pieces), place in a greased pan.
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Let rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
For the icing: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract and drizzle on warm rolls.