Pizza is a fun treat for children as well as adults. Since there are so many different variations of the traditional pizza, it is possible to find a homemade pizza dough recipe that will appear to everyone's tastes.

Millions of people all around the world enjoy pizza. It can be bought from a number of restaurants ranging from fast food to gourmet quality. Many people also enjoy making pizza from home, but frozen pizzas simply lack the flavor of truly homemade pizza. This homemade pizza dough recipe is sure to become a hit in your home because it is simple and delicious.

Begin by gathering your ingredients. For this recipe, you will need the following:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

• 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast

• 1 1/8 cups of warm water

• 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered milk

• 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt

• 2 teaspoons butter, softened

• Nonstick cooking spray

First, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, powdered milk, salt, and butter in a large mixing bowl. Make a small well in the middle of the dough and put the active dry yeast in this well, and cover it with dough. Let stand for about one minute, and then add the warm water. Be careful to ensure that your water is not hot as hot water can actually kill the yeast. Knead the ingredients together by hand for about three minutes.

Once the dough has been thoroughly kneaded, cover the dough loosely with plastic wrap and put a clean dish towel over the bowl. But the bowl in a warm area and allow the dough to rise for about thirty minutes. Afterward, remove the dough and knead for an additional minute. Cover again, and allow the dough to rest for another fifteen minutes. While the dough is resting, lightly flour a dough board. When the dough is ready, remove it from the bowl and shape it into a circle or rectangle on the dough board. Lightly spray the cooking pan, and carefully place the crust on top. Prick the crust several times with a fork.

Now that your dough is prepared, top it with your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings. You can use most any ingredients for this that you desire, but make sure not to add too much sauce or all your toppings could slide off. When finished, place the pizza in a preheated oven at 375 degrees and bake for roughly twenty to twenty-five minutes. When the crush is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted, your pizza is ready.