Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe for Beginners! (EASY)

Take Friday night pizza night to the next level this week with this crowd pleasing easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe!

Scratch made pizza dough is so much easier to make than you think!

Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

When it comes to the weekends, there’s one thing my family loves to make sure is on the menu: Pizza! That’s why this easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe is on repeat at my home!

Dorothy writes: “Sooo scrumptious”

Not only is the flavor outrageous, but it’s actually also ridiculously easy to make your own thick, soft crust at home!

So are you ready to take your own pizza night to the next level? Trust me… A pizza crust made from scratch makes ALL the difference!

Here’s what you need to do to make your own homemade pizza crust…

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What Flour is Used for Pizza Dough?

Making the best pizza dough by hand is so much easier than you think!

No specialty flour is required… All-Purpose Flour will work just fine.

Add to that some active dry yeast, and you’re on your way to a simple and delicious crust!

Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Pizza Dough..

• Water
• Active Dry Yeast
• Sugar
• Flour
• Sea Salt
• Garlic Powder
• Avocado Oil (or Olive Oil)

What Can I Add to Pizza Dough for Flavor?

There are several things you can add into your pizza dough for an additional boost of flavor!

I’ve included a few in this recipe, but if you’re feeling adventurous, you could try adding in even more…

• Dried Basil
• Garlic Powder
• Dried Oregano
• Onion Powder
• Dried Rosemary
• Sea Salt

Then… be sure check out my tip in the ‘Notes’ of this recipe for brushing the outside edges of the crust with Garlic butter. It makes ALL of the difference!!

What Ingredient Makes Pizza Dough Crispy?

When you’re looking for that crispy touch, oil is a game changer.

You can use either Olive Oil or Avocado Oil… although I prefer Avocado Oil when baking at high heat on my special pizza pan…

How to Make Pizza Dough

It’s actually SO simple to make your own homemade pizza dough…

Make your dough per the instructions below.

Then wait for it to rise.

Next, roll out the dough.

Then bake in oven.

Pull it out, and top with your favorite pizza toppings

Then return your pizza to the oven to finish baking

Slice, Serve & ENJOY!

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

What is the Secret to a Crispy Pizza Crust?

I’ve made a LOT of pizzas over the years, and there’s one simple secret trick I’ve found for a crispy pizza crust: Cast Iron!

It really is that simple! I always use a 15″ cast iron pizza pan and bake at 450 degrees – the pizzas turn out beyond delicious with a perfectly crispy crust!

See ‘Notes’ in the recipe for tips to bake and build the Perfect Pizza!

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Homemade Pizza Dough Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe…

One reader writes: “Perfect dough!!”

Chris writes: “Yummy”

Erika writes: “Super delicious pizza”

Denise writes: “Perfection.”

Dorothy writes: “Sooo scrumptious”

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Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

Take Friday night pizza night to the next level this week with this easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Resting Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 1 crust

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm Water (around 110 degrees)
• 2 1/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast
• 2 tsp. Granulated Sugar (white sugar)
• 2 3/4 cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 2 tbsp. Avocado Oil (or use Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Instructions

• Add Yeast, Warm Water, and Sugar to large mixing bowl, and whisk until well combined. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes, add Flour, Salt, and Garlic Powder, and stir well with a wooden spoon.
• Then drizzle Avocado Oil over dough that is forming, and continue stirring until the dough has been well combined. After stirring, you can use your hands to pick up the dough, finish combining it, and for dough into the shape of a ball.
• Brush inside of another clean large mixing bowl with Avocado Oil, transfer dough to oiled bowl, and brush the top and sides of dough with a little more Avocado Oil as well.
• Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm area of your home for up to 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
• After it has doubled in size, it’s ready to bake! Remove plastic wrap, punch the dough down a few times to release air bubbles, then transfer to a well-floured surface and form into a ball.
• Let the dough relax for about 5 minutes, then roll out into a circle with a well-floured rolling pin, transfer to your pizza dish or pan, and finish shaping it there. (I like to prepare my pan first with melted butter and a sprinkling of cornmeal)
• Using a fork, gently poke holes in crust to help prevent bubbles it can make when baking.
• At this point, I like to pre-bake the crust for around 6 minutes. (See 'Notes' below for tips to bake and build the Perfect Pizza!)
• Prep Ahead Tip: After dough finishes rising and has been punched down, coat with avocado or olive oil and transfer to a gallon freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze up to 2 months. When ready to bake, thaw dough in refrigerator overnight, then let it come to room temperature on the counter for 1 hour. Punch dough down again after 1 hour, let it relax for 5 minutes, then roll out.

Notes

Pizza Baking Instructions: This dough can be used in your favorite pizza recipe. For a delicious homemade pizza, I highly recommend a 15″ cast iron pizza pan. Brush the pan with 1 tsp. melted butter, then sprinkle 1/2 tsp. cornmeal evenly over the melted butter… this will help the dough not stick to the pan. Spread out your pizza dough, and pre-bake for 6 minutes at 450 degrees. Remove from the oven and brush the edges of the crust with a mixture of 1 tsp. Melted Butter + 1/2 tsp. Garlic Salt. (YUM) Then add 1 cup Pizza Sauce to the center of the crust and spread around evenly, leaving a little room on the edges. Then sprinkle the sauce with 2 tsp. Minced Garlic, 1 tsp. Dried Basil, 8 oz. shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Cooked Meat of your choice, and top with 1 – 2 tbsp. of shredded Cheddar on top. Bake for an additional 13 minutes at 450 degrees, or until done. ENJOY!

* This dough is the perfect amount for one large or extra large pizza, around 14 – 16″.

Course: Main

Cuisine: Italian

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