instructions for making Mom’s Pizza Dough dry mix by hand

Mom’s Pizza Dough dry mix is designed to be simple and easy to use. Here are step-by-step instructions.

Step 1

Combine flour mix and yeast packet in a bowl. Add 1 1/4 cup water and mix. When the water is absorbed, use your hands to mix ingredients until all the flour is incorporated.

Step 2

Turn the dough out onto a flat surface. Let rest for about 5 minutes. While you are waiting, clean out your bowl and lightly coat with olive oil.

When ready, kneed with your hands for a couple minutes until the dough is soft and slightly sticky. See image below for visual.

Step 3

Put the dough in the oiled bowl and turn to coat with oil.

Step 4

Cover and let rise until doubled in size and is bubbly. About 2 hours in a warm place or overnight in the refrigerator. For best results, make it a day ahead.

Step 5

Remove the dough from bowl and divide in 2. Form into nice balls. You can either use them immediately or store them away.

Step 6

If freezing or refrigerating the dough, lightly coat in olive oil and place in a plastic bag. Be sure to allow enough room in the bag for the dough to rise as it thaws. Use within 2-3 days if refrigerated and within 3 months frozen.