This recipe offers a simple yet delicious way to prepare pizza dough using a breadmaker, perfect for creating your favorite homemade pizzas.
Add the lukewarm water, olive oil, salt, sugar, all-purpose flour, bread machine flour, and yeast into the breadmaker in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
Ensure the water is lukewarm to activate the yeast effectively.
Select the dough setting on the breadmaker and let it run its cycle.
Check the dough consistency during the cycle; it should form a smooth ball.
Once the cycle is complete, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
A warm environment helps the dough rise better; consider placing it near a warm oven.
Sprinkle cornmeal on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Shape the dough into a pizza base and place it on the prepared surface. Cover with a towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Use a rolling pin for even shaping, and ensure the edges are slightly thicker for a crust.
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Add your desired sauce, seasonings, and toppings to the pizza base.
Preheat the oven with the pizza stone inside for a crispier crust.
Bake the pizza for 20-30 minutes, starting on a baking sheet and transferring to the pizza stone halfway through for even cooking.
Partially baking on a sheet makes transferring to the stone easier.
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve warm.
Slice the pizza with a sharp cutter for clean cuts.