Take Friday night pizza night to the next level when you make this crazy easy Homemade Pizza Dough! This perfectly soft and chewy pizza crust is so much easier to make than you think! Just 6 ingredients and you’re done!
Homemade Pizza Dough
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!
Seriously, scratch made pizza dough is so much easier to make than you think… and it helps to create an unforgettably tasty pizza experience!
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!
For another game changer, be sure to give these Homemade Burger Buns a try, too!
Let’s get baking now, shall we?
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.
If you don’t already have the ingredients on hand, add the following to your next grocery list…
- Water
- Active Dry Yeast
- Sugar
- Flour
- Sea Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Avocado Oil (or Olive Oil)
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!
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…
1. Make your dough per the instructions below.
2. Then wait for it to rise.
3. Next, roll out the dough.
4. Then bake in oven.
5. Pull it out, and top with your favorite pizza toppings
6. Then return your pizza to the oven to finish baking
7. 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
Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe…
One reader writes: “Perfect dough!!”
E. writes: “So easy to prepare!”
Chris writes: “Yummy”
Erika writes: “Super delicious pizza”
Denise writes: “Perfection.”
Dorothy writes: “Sooo scrumptious”
Mar writes: “So worth the extra time spent making it yourself”
Rebecca writes: “Delicious!”
Katherine writes: “Perfect for Friday night pizza!”
Dawn writes: “So good!! Yum!”
Jenna writes: “Perfect for making heart shaped pizzas!”
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Homemade Pizza Dough
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
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Gah – I SWEAR you can do it all, Heidi! We’ve been buying pizza dough from the bakery at our local grocery store for almost 2 years now (maybe 3) because it NEVER occurred to me that we could make our own pizza dough. Pizza is always a special treat around here (We eat it on Fridays too) so this is a game-changer for us. You’re the best! Thanks so much for the recipes and all your tips and tricks too, CoCo
Thanks, CoCo… you’re so kind! That’s so fun that you enjoy Friday night pizza nights, too! This crust really does take homemade pizza to the next level… and I love how easy it is to make, too!
Thanks for the pizza tips, they will come in handy when we make it.
You’re very welcome… I’m so glad you liked the tips!
I’ve never made my own pizza dough before, I’ve always bought ready made bases and added our own topping – might have to try this now instead!
Yes, definitely… it really is so easy to make it at home. 🙂
Amazing thanks for the recipe and tips.
You’re very welcome, Christine!
Love the idea of flavouring the pizza dough with garlic powder! Adds so much delicious savoury flavour!
It really does, Michelle… I always look forward to every last bite of crust! 🙂
I’ve never heard of a cast iron pizza pan but it is perfect and such a great idea!
The cast iron pizza pans really are amazing, Carol… they add such a great crispy texture to the crust.
Now I need to get a cast iron pizza pan! This look so yummy. Thanks for sharing these dough recipe!
You’re very welcome, Kathrine… and yes, a cast iron pizza pan is such a game changer!
Quelle belle pizza je me régale
Merci pour tes recettes
Bonne soirée
Merci beaucoup, Delphine.
Bonne journée 🙂
Thanks for sharing the recipe, I love pizza, a classic Italian food. My grandsons get really crazy for it.
Your pizza looks beautiful and delicious.
We have a “Pizzeria” just crossed the road from our home.
Have a good Sunday.
You are so kind… thank you! That is so nice you have a Pizzeria so close to home! I loved visiting the Pizzeria when we visited Rome. 🙂
This pizza looks really delicious.
Well described recipe too.
Greetings Irma
Thanks so much, Irma!