Quick Pizza Dough Recipe
Take your pizza parties to a whole new level with this Quick Pizza Dough Recipe. Way better than store-bought plus it comes together in no time. With just six simple ingredients, this easy homemade dough bakes up beautifully and is guaranteed to impress your family and friends!
Servings 3 pizza doughs
Calories 623kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon yeast (9 grams) - I use Red Star
- 2 teaspoons sugar (8 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (354 grams) - warmed to between 105-110 degrees F
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (7 grams)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil (28 grams)
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour (455 grams)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast. Using a large standing mixer, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water (between 105-110 degrees F). Take a spatula, and stir it around a couple of times. Then let it sit for about 10-15 minutes so that the yeast activates. You should see a bubbly mixture when it’s ready.1 Tablespoon yeast (9 grams), 2 teaspoons sugar (8 grams), 1 1/2 cups warm water (354 grams)
- Add olive oil. Then add the olive oil to the mixer and stir again.2 Tablespoons olive oil (28 grams)
- Add flour to desired consistency. Start by adding about three cups of bread flour and the kosher salt to the mixer. Let the mixer run, and occasionally scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Gradually add more flour until you get a nice dough consistency. It should be slightly sticky, but easy to handle.3 1/2 cups bread flour (455 grams), 1 teaspoon kosher salt (7 grams)
- Let the dough rise. Grease a large bowl with olive oil. Remove the dough from the mixer, and form it into a ball. Then place it in the bowl smooth side up, and cover it with a clean dishtowel. Place the bowl in a warm corner of your kitchen and let rise until approximately doubled in size. The rise may be different each time, and will vary depending on where you live.
- Use dough for pizza crusts. Once the dough rises, it’s time to form it into desired shapes. This recipe should make about three medium-sized pizzas.
- Prepare for baking. Add the dough to your prepared pans or pizza stones by stretching it out with your hands or rolling it out with a rolling pin. Add desired pizza toppings to the dough.
- Bake. Bake pizza(s) in a preheated 500-degree oven (or a grill) until done (time varies according to the method). The bottoms should be slightly browned, and the tops a nice golden brown.
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Notes
- I highly recommend using a digital scale to measure your ingredients — it’s a game changer! I’ve tested this dough both ways, and measuring by weight gives you the most consistent, reliable results every single time.
- Want to make this dough ahead of time? No problem! Simply drizzle a little oil over the top, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and pop it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it. When the time comes, just let it come to room temperature before rolling it out – easy as that!
- I typically add my toppings before baking, but if you love an extra crispy crust, try par-baking it first. Just bake the dough for a few minutes before adding your toppings and finishing it off in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.3mg