Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

whole pepperoni pizza on a homemade pizza crust

4.88 from 8 votes

Skip the lackluster store bought stuff and make Homemade Pizza Dough instead! It's so soft, easy to make, and perfect for enjoying with all of your favorite pizza toppings. The best part is that you only need seven simple ingredients to make this dough!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Rise Time30

Total Time55

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: (12-inch) pizza crust

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Stand Mixer
Rolling Pin
Baking Sheet or pizza pan

Ingredients

2-2⅓ cups all-purpose flour 240-280 grams
2¼ teaspoons instant yeast 7 grams (1 envelope)
1½ teaspoons granulated sugar 6 grams
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil 25 grams
¾ cup water 170 grams, warm (105-110°F)
Cornmeal for dusting

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix on medium-low speed until combined.
2-2⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast, 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Add in the olive oil and water. Mix on medium speed until the dough forms a ball around the hook, about 5-6 minutes.
2 tablespoons olive oil, ¾ cup water
Brush a large bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl and cover loosely with plastic. Set aside in a warm place and let rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Once risen, punch the dough down and transfer to a floured surface. Use your hands or rolling pin to form the dough into a 12-inch circle.
Dust a baking sheet or pizza pan with cornmeal and transfer the dough to the pan. Add desired toppings and bake at 425°F until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
Cornmeal

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Notes

You can use bread flour in place of the all-purpose for a chewier pizza crust.
You can substitute up to ½ cup of all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour, if desired.
You can use honey in place of the sugar.
You can use any neutral-tasting oil in place of the olive oil.

Storage: Store homemade pizza dough tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before baking or freeze for up to 3 months.

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