Easy Pizza Dough

By Kaleb WyseLast modified on Oct 24, 2025

5 from 6 votes

Made from super simple ingredients, this dough is the perfect recipe for a homemade pizza. With a light texture and air pockets, this dough will mimic your favorite restaurant's recipe! Try this once and you'll always make pizza at home from now on!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 38

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I confess: I am a pizza fanatic. This intense appreciation stems from the simple fact that there are endless creations and combinations to try. With summer approaching and the garden blossoming, my head is spinning with the thought of herb- and tomato-adorned fresh pizzas. I have always maintained that if you are having a small get-together or off-the-cuff company, a pizza is one of the quickest options to choose for a quick dish. Many of you may be wondering, “Why not just order a pizza?” While that may be easier, making pizza is so rewarding. Plus, you are able to customize the pie to your palate’s exact desire.

Forget those packets of crust at the market and start making your own! With this simple recipe, you will be able to whip up pizza in no time.

Use this dough with any toppings you love. For some variation, add seasonings and spices directly to the dough when mixing. For a healthier crust, you can substitute half a cup of white flour for whole wheat flour.

Once you make this pizza dough, you will never want a store-bought crust again!

Baked pizza dough sitting on a cutting board with parchment.

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Easy Pizza Dough

By Kaleb

5 from 6 votes

Prep: 15

Cook: 8

Rise Time: 15

Total: 38

Servings: servings

Top down view of baked pizza dough with no toppings sitting on piece of parchment with flour canister all on marble surface

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Ingredients

▢ 1 cup warm water (100°F to 110°F)
▢ 1 tsp kosher salt
▢ 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
▢ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
▢ 2 ¼ tsp (1 pkg) instant yeast

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the water, salt, and 2 tbsp of the olive oil and stir to dissolve the salt.
1 tsp kosher salt, 1 cup warm water (100°F to 110°F)
Add the flour and yeast and mix until it forms a wet and shaggy dough.
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 ¼ tsp (1 pkg) instant yeast
Knead the dough until it forms a cohesive mass. The dough will be slightly sticky.
Add the remaining oil to a medium bowl and roll the prepared dough in the oil, coating it completely. Cover and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the dough is doubled in size.
After resting, use with any pizza recipe or press out the dough into a 14-inch round. Top with sauce and toppings. Bake on the lower ⅓ of the oven for 18-23 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the crust is browned. Remove and serve hot. Alternatively, the raw dough can be frozen before the resting stage. When it’s time to use, remove from freezer and thaw to room temperature, about 2-3 hours. Then continue with the recipe.