Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this easy homemade pizza dough recipe yields great results every single time with minimal efforts.
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of making your own pizza from scratch, and with this easy homemade pizza dough recipe, you’ll have the perfect foundation for a delicious, fresh-baked pizza that you can garnish with your favourite toppings.
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe yields great results every single time with minimal efforts. You can make this easy homemade pizza dough by hand or use a food mixer fitted with a dough hook.
A few simple ingredients
In my opinion, store-bought crusts can never quite capture the texture and taste of a freshly prepared dough. That’s why learning how to make pizza dough from scratch is a game-changer.
It’s simpler (and cheaper) than you might think, requiring only a few basic ingredients that are likely already in your pantry: flour, water, yeast, salt, sugar, and a little olive oil.
To make the crust crispy, I sprinkle 1 tablespoon of semolina onto my work surface before rolling out the dough.
A versatile easy homemade pizza dough
One of the best things about this easy homemade pizza dough recipe is its versatility. It can be used as the base for a wide range of pizzas, from classic Margherita with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil to more adventurous creations with gourmet cheeses, roasted vegetables, or spicy toppings. Prefer a thinner, crispier crust? Roll the dough out a bit more before baking. Want a thick, chewy crust reminiscent of a deep-dish pizza? Keep it slightly thicker and allow it to rise a bit longer. Stuffed crust lover? Simple! Just add some extra cheese around the border and fold in the crust. The options are endless.
This easy homemade pizza dough is also a fantastic recipe to make with kids of all ages. Everyone can get involved and pile on their favourite toppings.
Yield and storage
This recipe yields enough dough to make 3 pizzas of 35cm /14 inches diameter.
Once the dough is made up to Step 6, you can store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can also wrap each dough ball tightly in plastic wrap, and place them in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container to prevent freezer burn. Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 500 g strong white bread flour
- 2 tsp fast action dried yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 300 ml lukewarm water
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp semolina
Instructions
- Mix the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.500 g strong white bread flour, 2 tsp fast action dried yeast, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar
- Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, then pour in the lukewarm water and 2 Tbsp of olive oil. Mix all the ingredients together until the dough comes together. Add more water or flour as necessary.300 ml lukewarm water, 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Once the dough comes together as one ball, start kneading with by hand or with a food mixer fitted with a dough hook.
- To knead by hand, tip the dough on a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes. If using a food mixer, knead the dough for 5 minutes.
- Once the dough is smooth and silky, place it in a clean and lightly oiled bowl. Cover with cling film and place it somewhere warm. Leave it to rise for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size. It should double in size.
- Once the dough has risen, deflate it by knocking it back down with your first. Knead the dough back into a ball and divide into 3 even balls.
- Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of semolina on your work surface. Using a rolling pin, roll out the first dough ball into a thin pizza crust big enough to fit your pizza tray. Repeat with the other two dough balls to make 3 pizza bases.3 Tbsp semolina
- Brush some oil each pizza tray before placing the dough on it.
- Add your favourite toppings and cook for around 12 mins in a preheated oven at 220°C/425°F/Gas 7.
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