The Best Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe 

If you’ve ever dreamed of making fresh, crispy, golden-brown pizza straight from your own oven, this easy homemade pizza dough recipe is your ticket to pizza perfection. With just a handful of pantry staples—bread flour, olive oil, yeast, sugar, and salt—you can whip up a soft yet chewy pizza crust that’s perfect for any topping combination. Whether you’re planning a family pizza night, a weekend dinner party, or just craving a quick and satisfying meal, this foolproof dough will make you feel like a true Italian chef right in your own kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick & Easy – Ready in just over an hour from start to finish.
  
• Customizable – Works for thin crust, thick crust, or even garlic bread bases.
  
• Restaurant-Quality at Home – Crispy edges, soft center, and full of fresh flavor.
  
• Freezer-Friendly – Make ahead for stress-free weeknight dinners.
  

Exquisite No-Cook Pizza Sauce

Recipe – Rich, Flavorful & Ready in Minutes 

When it comes to creating the best homemade pizza, the secret is in the sauce—and this Exquisite Pizza Sauce recipe is a game changer. Bursting with bold flavors from tomato paste, Parmesan cheese, fresh garlic, herbs, and a touch of honey, this sauce delivers that authentic pizzeria taste right in your own kitchen. Best of all? It requires no cooking—just mix, rest, and you’re ready to top your favorite pizza dough. Perfect for busy weeknights, family pizza parties, or gourmet flatbreads, this easy pizza sauce will elevate your pizza nights to the next level.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No-Cook Convenience – Mix everything in one bowl, and it’s ready in 10 minutes.
  
• Bold, Layered Flavors – A perfect balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and savory.
  
• Pizzeria Quality at Home – Tastes like your favorite restaurant’s secret recipe.
  
• Versatile – Works beautifully on classic pizzas, calzones, strombolis, and even as a dipping sauce.
  

Homemade Pizza (Dough & Sauce Recipe)

Guiseppe

Servings

12

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

191

Cuisine

Italian

Category

Main Dish, Bread, Sauce

This easy homemade pizza recipe combines a soft, chewy bread-flour crust with a rich, no-cook tomato sauce bursting with Italian herbs and Parmesan. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, this from-scratch pizza is ideal for family dinners, date nights, or game-day gatherings. Learn how to make the best pizza dough and sauce at home with simple pantry ingredients in under 90 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough:

• 0.25 oz Active Dry Yeast
• 1 cup Water (warm at 110°F / 45°C)
• 2 cups Bread Flour (plus more for dusting)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tsp White Sugar
• 1 tsp Salt

For the Pizza Sauce:

• 6 oz Tomato Paste
• 6 fl oz Water (warm at 110°F / 45°C)
• 3 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (grated)
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Anchovy Paste (optional, for depth)
• ¾ tsp Onion Powder
• ¼ tsp Dried Oregano
• ¼ tsp Dried Marjoram
• ¼ tsp Dried Basil
• ¼ tsp ground Black Pepper
• ⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper
• ⅛ tsp Dried Red Pepper Flakes
• Salt, to taste

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes, until foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, olive oil, sugar, salt, and the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 5–7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
3. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 30–35 minutes, or until doubled in size. (Tip: If your kitchen is cool, let the dough rise in a slightly warm, turned-off oven.)
4. While the dough is rising, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, mix tomato paste and warm water until smooth. Stir in Parmesan, honey, garlic, anchovy paste (if using), onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, black pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt to taste. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. Turn the risen dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Form into a ball, then roll or stretch into your desired thickness and shape.
7. Place dough on a pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread sauce evenly over the surface, then add cheese, vegetables, meats, or herbs.
8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.