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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Bread Recipes » Easy Pizza Dough

    Published: January 6, 2020 / Updated: October 25, 2021 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy Pizza Dough

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    proofed dough in bowl ready to turn out onto floured surface

    Homemade pizza dough is fast, easy, and inexpensive. Try this easy pizza dough recipe for yummy pizza nights at home!

    raw pizza dough ball in a clear glass bowl on top of a blue table.

    Like many Americans, my family loves pizza. We used to have regular pizza and movie nights on Friday nights, before the teen years started. Now, we still have pizza nights, even though they are not as often as they once were.

    And while it may seem so much more convenient to order pizza delivery, I think it's much more fun to make pizza from scratch.

    Plus: homemade pizza dough saves money and can be healthier for you!

    Jump to:
    • Homemade pizza dough vs. store-bought pizza dough
    • What you need to make pizza dough from scratch
    • How to make homemade pizza dough
    • Bake your pizza
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More pizza night recipes
    • Easy Pizza Dough

    Homemade pizza dough vs. store-bought pizza dough

    margherita pizza with fresh torn basil leaves on homemade pizza crust.

    Here's a quick comparison of homemade pizza dough versus store-bought pizza crust.

    Which costs less?

    Let's compare the cost of homemade pizza dough versus store-bought pizza crust. At my local Safeway store, a 2-pack of Boboli pizza crust costs $8.59. At home, we spend just around $4 on ingredients to make four 12" pizza crusts. Plus, we almost always already have the ingredients needed to make pizza dough on hand.
    THE WINNER: Homemade pizza dough is less expensive than store-bought.

    Which is healthier for you?

    Making pizza dough from scratch really just requires four base ingredients - flour, yeast, water, salt. The recipe below includes a couple of additional ingredients - small amounts of sugar and olive oil - that I like to add to mine.

    Store-bought pizza crust, on the other hand... Do you really want to know what's in that crust? Here's what's in Boboli pizza crust: Shell: Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour [Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Water, Soybean Oil, Milk Casein, Yeast, Salt, Sugar, Mozzarella Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, and Enzymes), Preservatives (Calcium Propionate, Sorbic Acid), Modified Cornstarch, Sodium Phosphate, Whey, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor, Beta Carotene (Color), Garlic. Sauce: (Water, Tomato Paste, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Modified Cornstarch, Spices, Citric Acid).

    Wow. That's a mouthful. A mouthful of stuff you don't need in your pizza crust!

    So while there are a few alternative crusts that claim to be healthier, check the full ingredient list. I think you'll be surprised that they, too, contain some wacky ingredients to make them shelf-stable.

    THE WINNER: Homemade pizza crust is so much healthier for you than store-bought!

    What you need to make pizza dough from scratch

    rolling pin above kneaded pizza dough on a floured surface, ready to roll out.

    You probably already have these ingredients in your pantry. To make homemade pizza crust, you need:

    • all-purpose flour
    • granulated sugar
    • quick rise yeast packet
    • salt (I use kosher, but you could use regular in a pinch. Ha! Get it? A pinch -- of salt?)
    • water
    • olive oil

    How to make homemade pizza dough

    pizza dough ball proofing in a clear bowl covered with plastic wrap in the oven.

    Making pizza dough from scratch requires just about 10 minutes of hands-on time. This consists of pouring the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt into a stand mixer with a dough attachment and mixing the ingredients together until they come together and form a dough ball.

    Then you'll allow the dough to rise for a couple hours.

    Finally, you'll need a few minutes to gently knead and roll out the dough.

    Super simple, right?

    Bake your pizza

    shrimp pesto pizza with pine nuts and mushrooms on a white plate.

    Once you have rolled out your dough and placed your toppings on it, it's time to bake the pizza!

    Most average sized pizzas will bake at 450°F for 10-15 minutes.

    If your dough is thicker, try baking your pizza at 400°F for 15-25 minutes, as you don't want the top and bottom to burn while the middle of the dough is underbaked.

    Definitely watch your pizza carefully as it bakes.

    Recipe FAQs

    proofed pizza dough, raw, in a white bowl on blue table.
    Can I freeze pizza dough?

    Yes! You can store homemade pizza dough in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. You can also wrap the dough tightly with plastic wrap and freeze it for up to a few months.

    FREEZER TIP: I like to wrap it in disc form, and then place in freezer storage containers for additional sealing to keep them from getting frostbite.

    What other sauces can I use on my pizza dough?

    In addition to classic pizza sauce, I love using homemade pesto on my pizzas. You can also use homemade barbecue sauce for a BBQ-flavored pizza.

    More pizza night recipes

    Here are more pizza night recipes to enjoy at home!

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      Shrimp Pesto Pizza
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      Taco Pizza
    • spinach pesto pizza
      Easy Spinach Pesto
    • CPK Thai Chicken Pizza square image.
      CPK Thai Chicken Pizza (Copycat Recipe)

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

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    Easy Pizza Dough

    5 from 9 votes
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Proofing time: 2 hrs
    Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This pizza dough takes just a few ingredients and is a delicious base for any homemade pizza!
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 354kcal
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    Equipment

    • 1 Baking Sheet

    Ingredients

    • 3 - ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp sugar
    • 1 pkg instant yeast (or 2¼ teaspoons)
    • 2 tsp kosher salt
    • 1 - ½ cups water, at 110°F
    • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided

    Instructions

    • In a stand mixer fitted with a bread attachment, add flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix on low until combined. With the mixer running, slowly add the water and 2 tablespoons olive oiI and mix until dough starts to form a ball. Add flour 1 tablespoon at a time if the dough is too sticky. If the dough is too dry, try adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time.
    • Grease a large bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the dough ball in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and place in a warm spot. Let the dough rise until it's double in size, which takes about 1-2 hours.
    • Once the dough has risen to about double its size, roll it out onto a lightly floured surface and then continue to top and bake using your favorite pizza recipe.

    Notes

    Makes: two 14-inch pizza crusts, approximately 6 servings. 
    Best places to let the dough rise: I place mine in an unheated oven since my kitchen tends to be drafty and the oven is fully enclosed and not susceptible to drafts. Inside a pantry or closed cupboard is another good option.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      Comments

      1. MTB says

        September 05, 2022 at 5:41 pm

        "Notes
        Makes: two 4-inch pizza crusts, approximately 6 servings."

        Impressive!!!

        Reply
      2. Mary Brady says

        March 29, 2020 at 8:16 pm

        5 stars
        LOVE this dough recipe and have it bookmarked. We have dough rising as we speak and I am also making your copycat CPK Thai Chicken pizza recipe once life returns to normal and we can get all of the ingredients!

        Reply
      3. Kara Guppy says

        January 09, 2020 at 7:00 am

        We love making our own pizza, although I do tend to cheat and buy a ready made base. This looks nice and easy

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 10, 2020 at 1:47 am

          It really is! Thank you, Kara!

      4. kumamonjeng says

        January 09, 2020 at 5:55 am

        5 stars
        Pizza is my favorite comfort meal and glad to learn about this recipe from scratch.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 10, 2020 at 1:50 am

          It's one of mine, too! You can never go wrong with a good pizza!

      5. Dhemz says

        January 08, 2020 at 9:01 pm

        wow, I would totally use this recipe. I always get overwhelmed when making my own pizza though. Saving the recipe for sure. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 10, 2020 at 1:52 am

          It definitely can seem overwhelming, but it's not as daunting when you actually do it. Thank you! :)

      6. Kat&Phil says

        January 08, 2020 at 12:03 pm

        Homemade crust is SO MUCH MORE DELICIOUS!! We user a similar recipe a couple times and it always turns out great. We've also tried adding herbs to it which works well.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 10, 2020 at 1:58 am

          Ooh! The herbs are a great idea!

      7. Ashley R says

        January 08, 2020 at 11:08 am

        5 stars
        We have pizza night once a week. I am wondering if this would still work with gluten free flour?

        Reply
      8. Catherine Santiago Jose says

        January 08, 2020 at 7:58 am

        I do love this pizza dough recipe it's easy and looks really delicious. For me, a home-made dough pizza is more healthier compared to the one we bought from the market.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 10, 2020 at 1:57 am

          That's definitely one of my motivations, too! It's nice knowing all of the ingredients in my food :)

      9. Kristine Nicole Alessandra says

        January 08, 2020 at 1:28 am

        5 stars
        I have never tried making my own pizza dough but you made it sound so easy. I will have to try your recipe. This is going to give me a more delicious pizza topped with all the stuff my family loves!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 10, 2020 at 1:54 am

          It really is easy! Just a few steps. Let me know how you like it! Thank you, Kristine!

      10. Jacque Hastert says

        January 06, 2020 at 4:00 pm

        5 stars
        I can't wait to make this for pizza night on Friday! Nothing beats an easy and delicious pizza dough that doesn't require all my time and work.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 10, 2020 at 1:53 am

          Yay! I hope you love it. Let me know how it is! Thanks, Jacque!

      11. Anita says

        January 06, 2020 at 3:21 pm

        5 stars
        Now that I can make pizza dough easily at home, we'll be having regular pizza nights from now on. :)

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 10, 2020 at 1:46 am

          Yay! I hope you love it! Thanks, Anita! :)

      12. Beth says

        January 06, 2020 at 3:17 pm

        5 stars
        We love having pizza nights at our house! This looks super easy to make!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 10, 2020 at 1:40 am

          I hope this recipe comes in handy, then! Thanks, Beth! :)

      13. Renee | The Good Hearted Woman says

        January 06, 2020 at 2:12 pm

        5 stars
        Homemade (almost) is always the way to go, and having an easy go-to recipe is key! This pizza crust looks great, Marlynn, and so versatile, too!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 10, 2020 at 1:39 am

          Thanks so much, Renee! :) I prefer homemade as well!

      14. Tawnie Kroll says

        January 06, 2020 at 12:55 pm

        5 stars
        This dough was so delicious for pizza night over the weekend - thank you!!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          January 10, 2020 at 1:38 am

          I'm SO glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the nice review! :)

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