Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

Here’s a simple Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe — soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, and perfect for any toppings you like.

🥘 Ingredients (makes 1 large pizza or 2 medium)

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 ½ tsp salt

🔥 Instructions

1. Activate Yeast

   • In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make Dough

   • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.

   • Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

3. Knead Dough

   • Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   • Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes.

4. First Rise

   • Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.

   • Let rise 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.

5. Shape & Prebake (Optional)

   • Punch down dough and roll into desired pizza shape.

   • Prebake crust at 450°F (230°C) for 5–7 minutes if you like extra crispiness before adding toppings.

6. Add Toppings & Bake

   • Add sauce, cheese, and toppings.

   • Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.