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Quick and Easy Pizza Dough

Here is the recipe for my favorite basic pizza dough. I’ve been using this for so many years that its origins have long since been forgotten (although I think I may have adapted it from a recipe that I originally found in a magazine). It’s perfect for making homemade pizzas for family pizza nights, and it can also be used for calzones, stromboli, or anywhere else you would use pizza dough. It comes together fast, and then just needs to rise for about an hour, so there’s no need to plan ahead.

Everyday Pizza Dough Recipe a no fail all purpose recipe for delicious homemade pizza dough

I call it Everyday Pizza Dough because that’s just what it is – a basic pizza dough recipe that makes delicious homemade pizzas and has never failed me yet. I’ve tried many recipes and techniques for homemade pizza, but this is the one that I keep coming back to. It’s a no-frills recipe for great pizza dough that requires only a hot oven and a sheet pan or a cast-iron skillet. And if you’re planning on making homemade pizza, you should check out my recipe for Quick and Easy Pantry Pizza Sauce, too!

Cast Iron Skillet Pizza with Everyday Pizza Dough

And even though I say this is a basic recipe, it’s also versatile and you can totally customize it to your liking. Try adding some rosemary or dried basil to the dough for extra flavor. If you like a crispy crust, roll it out thin. If you want a deep-dish pizza, pat it out into a high-sided cast-iron skillet. Just go ahead and use this pizza dough however you would use store-bought dough. And this recipe can be doubled, so go ahead and make an extra batch to stash in the freezer to use another day

If you try this recipe, please give it a rating and let me know in the comments how you liked it.

I hope you enjoy!

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Everyday Pizza Dough


  • Author: My Homemade Roots
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Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup warm water (about 110 degrees F)
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus a little extra for kneading and rolling out dough)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, yeast, sugar, and olive oil. Set aside for 10 minutes, or until mixture becomes foamy.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, add the flour and salt. Stir to combine.
  3. When yeast is foamy, stir in the flour, adding a little at a time until the dough comes together (you may not need all of the flour). It will be slightly sticky and soft at this point.
  4. On a lightly-floured surface, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough seems too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  5. Shape kneaded dough into a ball, then place in an oiled bowl. Cover bowl with a towel and place in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour, or until dough doubles in size.
  6. Gently punch down the risen dough and then immediately pat it into shape or roll it out on a lightly-floured surface.
  7. If using a pan to bake the pizza, you will need to oil the pan. If using a pizza stone, sprinkle with cornmeal. Add your choice of toppings. Bake in a 425 degree Fahrenheit oven for approximately 15-20 minutes depending on thickness of pizza.
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Everyday Pizza Dough Recipe a no fail all purpose recipe for delicious homemade pizza dough

10 Comments

  • Janet Ma'ly
    May 6, 2019 at 6:51 pm

    Two questions:
    At what point would one put the dough in the freezer? After it rises?
    No toppings are mentioned. Does this pizza crust have to be pre-baked before adding sauce, cheese, etc.?
    Thank you!

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    • Melissa
      May 6, 2019 at 8:11 pm

      I like to freeze my dough after it rises. I just punch it down, shape it into a ball, then freeze it in a plastic freezer bag. When I am ready to use it, I pull the dough out of the freezer a few hours before I need it, and allow it to thaw in an oiled bowl. And it does not need to be pre-baked. Hope that helps.

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  • Pam B.
    May 6, 2019 at 11:10 pm

    Is it possible for this to be a thin crust?

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    • Melissa
      May 6, 2019 at 11:58 pm

      Yes! If you want a thin crust, roll the dough thinner and bake it for a few minutes less. Depnding on the size of your pizza, you may be able to divide the dough into 2 portions for 2 thin crust pizzas.

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  • Miz Helen
    May 7, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    Your Pizza Dough looks great! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and you have a great week!
    Miz Helen

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    • Melissa
      May 12, 2019 at 9:49 pm

      Thank-you, Miz Helen. Happy Mother’s Day!

      Reply

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