Description
This Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe is the perfect base for soft, chewy, golden pizzas made right in your kitchen. With just a handful of ingredients, this easy pizza dough creates the pizzeria-quality crust you love—crispy on the edges, tender inside, and ready for all your favorite toppings. Ideal for weeknight dinners, pizza nights, or make-ahead meal prep.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for chewier texture)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar (or honey), and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough begins to form.
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Knead on a floured surface (or using a stand mixer with a dough hook) for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
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Punch down dough, then divide into two balls for two medium pizzas or keep whole for one large.
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Roll or stretch dough out on a floured surface, top as desired, and bake.
Notes
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For thin crust, roll dough thinner and reduce baking time slightly.
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Add garlic powder or Italian herbs to the dough for extra flavor.
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Whole wheat flour can be substituted for up to half the total flour.
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Works great for pizza, calzones, stromboli, or garlic knots.
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Bake at 475°F (245°C) for 10–15 minutes, ideally on a pizza stone or hot baking sheet for crispiness.
