A Super Easy Pizza Dough recipe that you can make in 15 minutes and is ready to bake in an hour. You can use this crust for pizza, calzones, and more. Now you can make pizza any day of the week.
This is my go-to Super Easy Pizza Dough recipe because it only takes about 15 minutes to pull together and you can start baking after it rests for an hour! I've actually made pizza sooner than that and it turned out fine. The longer it rests and rises, the more bubbles and flavor your crust will have.
How to Make This Easy Pizza Dough
- Add the yeast, sugar, and water into the bowl of your mixer, mix well and allow it to sit for 7-10 minutes.
- Once you see bubbles, place the dough hook on your mixer and add the salt and olive oil. Add the flour one cup at a time, keeping the mixer on low and making sure everything gets incorporated.
- Push up the speed to low-medium for 2 minutes and then increase to medium for another 3 minutes.
- Knead the dough into a ball on a lightly floured surface and allow it to rest in an oiled bowl for a minimum of an hour.
Why this is the BEST Pizza Dough Recipe
- You can use your stand mixer to knead the dough.
- It comes out the same every single time.
- You can freeze the dough for future pizza nights!
- There are only 6 ingredients.
- If you don't have a stand mixer, you can still knead by hand.
- You can use this recipe for things other than pizza like calzones, breadsticks, and more!
Tips for this Pizza Crust
- If you freeze the dough (it freezes very well in a sealed bag or container), remove it from the freezer the day before and allow it to unfreeze in your refrigerator. Place on the counter for at least an hour to come to room temp before forming your pizza.
- If you are using wet ingredients like fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, etc., try baking the crust for a few minutes with no toppings or sauce before building your pizza. This will help there crust fully bake and not be soggy in the middle.
- If you want a nice brown crust, brush with butter or olive oil before baking. You could also sprinkle on salt, parmesan cheese, or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
Can you make this Pizza Dough Without A Stand Mixer?
Yes! You can make this easy pizza dough without a stand mixer, just be ready for a nice arm workout. According to Kitchenaid, kneading the dough with a hook in a stand mixer for 2 minutes is equivalent to 10-12 minutes by hand. So for this dough, you are going to want to hand knead for 20-25 minutes.
Don't Most Doughs Rise Longer?
Ok, so you've probably heard by now or know that you need to let dough rest, rise, proof, etc. Depending on the type of bread you are making, there are different intervals, times, etc. This recipe should rest for a minimum of an hour. As I mentioned, you can let it rise even longer and the bubbles and taste will continue to get better.
But, I've also started rolling out this dough and baking it within 30 minutes. The pizza turned out fine. I would say the major difference is the crust ended up more bread-like than the crust does when you allow it to rest longer. The last time I made this crust I was able to let it rest for a little over 2 hours and I could tell a difference in how it rolled out and how it tasted.
Topping ideas for your Homemade Pizza
- Pepperoni
- Black Olives
- Ham & Pineapple
- Sausage
- Salami
- Green Peppers
- Onions
- Tomatoes and Basil
- Pear and Goat Cheese
- Sweet Corn, Arugula, and Pesto
You Can Double This Recipe and Freeze it!
That's right, it's easy to double this recipe, portion it out, and freeze it for later. Store it in a freezer bag and it will last up to three months. Once you are ready to use it, remove it from the freezer a day in advance. If you need it the same day, make sure the bag is airtight and place it in a bowl of room temperature water until it has thawed. Allow the dough to rise until you are ready to use it.
How to cook the pizza using this dough
Preheat your oven somewhere around 450-500º. If you are using a pizza stone, make sure it is in the oven getting nice and hot. If you don't have a pizza stone, this dough works great on a pizza pan or baking sheet. A small 8" pizza will take about 8-10 minutes to bake and a larger 12-14" pizza will take about 14-16 minutes to bake.
More Easy Recipes to Check out
- Quick and Easy Puff Pastry
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Taquitos
- Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
- Pull-Apart Cinnamon Bread
Super Easy Pizza Dough
Equipment
- stand mixer with dough attachment
- large bowl
- pizza stone/pizza pan/baking sheet
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (approx. 120°F)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ tsp)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (see notes)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Add the yeast, sugar, and water to your stand mixer bowl and stir everything together. Allow the mixture to sit for 7-10 minutes until it starts to bubble and create foam. This is that amazing little yeast packet going to work!
- Place the dough hook on your stand mixer and add the salt and olive oil. Turn the mixer on low speed and begin to mix. Add the flour, one cup at a time, and mix on low until everything is fully incorporated.
- Once everything is combined, increase the speed to low-medium speed for about 2 minutes. Then increase the speed one more time to medium and allow the dough hook to knead the dough for another 3 minutes. Everything should come together on the hook and make a perfect dough ball. If this doesn't happen, scrape the side of the bowl. You can decide if the dough needs a little more flour or water but add a teaspoon at a time so you don't overcompensate. Note: Every stand mixer is different so follow the instruction manual for your model.
- Remove the dough from the hook and place it on a lightly floured surface. Form into a ball with a few hand kneads. Place your dough ball into a large bowl that has been coated with olive oil (or non-stick spray). Cover with plastic wrap that has also been sprayed on the inside and let the dough rest and rise for at least an hour.
- After the dough has rested and doubled in size (just eyeball it), put the dough on a floured surface, and stretch and roll your dough into your desired shape.
- For the pizza, cook it however you like! I use a pizza stone or a baking sheet and preheat it in my oven at 450°F. This will make your crust nice and crunchy on the outside and bottom. A small 8" pizza will take about 8-10 minutes to bake and a larger 12-14" pizza will take about 14-16 minutes to bake. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure you use kosher salt for this recipe. If you are using table salt, only use ¼ tablespoon as table salt is much saltier than kosher salt.
- If you freeze the dough (it freezes very well in a sealed bag or container), remove it from the freezer the day before and allow it to unfreeze in your refrigerator. Place on the counter for at least an hour to come to room temp before forming your pizza.
- If you are using wet ingredients like fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, etc., try baking the crust for a few minutes with no toppings or sauce before building your pizza. This will help the crust fully bake and not be soggy in the middle.
- This recipe is adapted from Tyler Florence's recipe.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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Linda says
The fresh dough always brings the best result and I can't wait to try this recipe!
Emily says
I think you will really like it!
Cindy Mom, the Lunch Lady says
This recipe is very similar to our homemade dough. It turns out so well every single time and is so delicious!
Emily says
Oh, nice! Tell me any secrets you know...lol! It would be hard to have on this one because it really is so easy.
Jennifer | @kitjen_ says
I always buy my pizza dough at Trader Joe’s but you make this look so easy so now I will be trying this recipe this Friday for pizza night 😍
Emily says
Jennifer, I used to do the same thing! However, after moving Trader Joe's is just a little too far from my house (which may not actually be a bad thing) so homemade pizza dough it is. Plus it's cheap and comes together so fast!
Gabriela says
Pizza is my favorite Friday food this is so going in my routine soon. So easy to make and with just a few pantry ingredients.
Emily says
You will love it and you can make extra and freeze it for next Friday too!
Jeannie says
I really wanted to make my own pizza dough because I can easily customise according to my fave toppings. Thanks for this.
Emily says
You got it! Have fun making whatever pizza you want!
Leah says
I’ve always been too intimidated to try to make my own pizza dough and now I’m feeling like this is super easy! I’m definitely saving this for our next build your own pizza night!
Emily says
This is perfect for a beginner and it really is so easy! I can't wait for you to try it.
Julia says
Such an easy recipe! I prefer making my own pizzas than ordering out so this is a wonderful recipe to have in my toolkit.
Emily says
Thanks, Julia! Sometimes you just need to make a pizza😆.
Jessica Formicola says
We love having homemade pizza nights at our house, so we will definitely be trying out this dough asap!
Emily says
You are going to love it!
Marina says
What a fantastic pizza dough recipe. Love homemade pizza
Emily says
Thanks, Marina, it's perfect for pizza night!
Jessie says
My kids are obsessed with pizza, and I think this dough would be amazing as a dinner project for them to learn how to make pizza!
Emily says
I have a pizza obsessed child as well so I can confidently say that's a great idea!! LOL.
Francy says
Good job! There is nothing better then Pizza home -made 😍
Emily says
Thanks, Francy! Coming from you that's a big compliment 😁!
Scarlet says
You had me at super easy! Thanks for the clear recipe and confidence to try making this pizza dough recipe. It turned out great!
Emily says
Thanks, Scarlet, that makes me so happy to hear!
Cate says
Love how simple and tasty this recipe looks, can't wait to try making my own pizza from scratch!
Emily says
Thanks, Cate, I hope you get a chance to make it!
Angela says
So fast and easy! I am definitely making my own crust from now on.
Emily says
Yay, I love to hear that!
Kathryn says
This really is the easiest pizza dough! I love making my own dough at home and now I have a go-to recipe 🙂
Emily says
It's the best in a pinch, I'm glad you like it!
Kate says
A great pizza crust recipe, makes the loveliest pizzas! Thanks so much.
Emily says
You're welcome, Kate!
Dannii says
You can't beat homemade pizza dough. It makes the best pizza.
Emily says
I agree and it's so easy!