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Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe – Soft, Fluffy & Foolproof
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh homemade pizza dough baking in the oven. Forget takeout—this easy pizza dough recipe is your ticket to creating authentic, pizzeria-style pizza right at home. With just a handful of simple pantry staples like flour, yeast, and olive oil, you’ll have a soft, chewy, golden-brown crust that’s perfect for loading up with your favorite sauces, cheeses, and toppings.
Whether you’re planning a fun family pizza night, looking for the best pizza crust recipe for your next dinner party, or just craving a quick weeknight meal, this recipe delivers every time. It’s beginner-friendly, rises beautifully, and bakes into the perfect base for classic Margherita, pepperoni, veggie-loaded, or even gourmet white pizzas.
Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe
Guiseppe
12
15 minutes
20 minutes
110
Italian
Bread, Pizza
Make homemade pizza dough in just over an hour! Soft, fluffy, and easy to prepare, this pizza crust is perfect for your favorite sauces and toppings.
Made with flour, olive oil, yeast, and a touch of sugar for balance, it rises beautifully into a fluffy, flavorful crust. You can top it with homemade pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, or any of your favorite toppings for a truly customizable pizza night. Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for weeknight dinners, parties, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 (.25 oz) package active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F / 45°C)
- 2 cups bread flour, plus extra for dusting
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp white sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until creamy and foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, olive oil, sugar, salt, and the yeast mixture. Stir until the dough comes together.
- Knead until a stiff dough forms. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let it rise at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Turn the dough onto a floured surface, form into a round, and roll into a thin crust.
- Transfer dough to a pizza pan or baking sheet. Add your favorite pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.