Pizza Dough Recipe

A ball of pizza dough on a marble surface with a dusting of flour on top.

Craving a freshly baked pizza, but don’t want to have to wait hours for it? My Homemade Pizza Dough is the perfect solution! It’s made in just 90 minutes using only basic ingredients and a single rise.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Rising time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings 12-inch pizza

Calories 1083kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

mixing bowl
Stand mixer

Ingredients

¾ cup warm water (100-110°F) (180mL)
1 (.25-ounce/7g) packet active dry yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar divided
2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for brushing
¾ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together the warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let the mixture stand until it is very frothy on top, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the flour, olive oil, salt and remaining 2 teaspoons of sugar to the bloomed yeast. Attach the dough hook and mix on low for about 1 minute. Increase to medium-low speed until the dough comes together in a ball, is smooth, and springs back when poked, about 5 minutes.
Shape the dough into a tight ball on the counter and place it in a lightly oiled large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft-free place to rise until the dough has doubled in size, 45 to 60 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
When the dough has doubled, punch it down and shape it into a 12” circle on a lightly floured surface, making a thicker rim around the outside edge. Transfer the dough to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or pizza pan and reshape into a circle if needed. Brush the rim with olive oil if desired, and top with sauce and your choice of pizza toppings or as directed by your recipe.
Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.

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Notes

No stand mixer? No problem. You can absolutely make this dough by hand. Stir everything together with a wooden spoon until it comes together, then knead on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes. The dough is ready when it’s smooth, elastic, and springs back when pressed.
Use any of your favorite pizza toppings! For one pizza, I recommend using ½ cup of homemade pizza sauce, 1 cup of cheese, and a few handfuls of other toppings like pepperoni, sliced veggies, or pickled peppers or olives. You can also check out my cheese pizza recipe if you want to keep it simple!
Storing baked pizza: You can refrigerate the leftover pizza slices in an airtight container (or well-wrapped in plastic wrap) for 3 to 5 days, depending on your toppings. Or freeze them in a freezer container for up to 3 months. To reheat, place the slices in the oven at 375°F for 5 to 10 minutes or in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes.

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