Homemade Pizza Dough

Name: Homemade Pizza Dough
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup warm water; 2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt

This easy homemade pizza dough creates a crispy and chewy crust that tastes much better than anything from the store.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Italian· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

1 hour 30 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh pizza baking in your own kitchen. I love making this dough because it uses simple pantry staples and turns into the perfect base for all your favorite toppings.

My best tip is to make sure your water is warm but not hot to the touch. If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast and the dough will not rise properly.

🧺 Ingredients

2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water
2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it looks foamy.
2
Add the flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture.
3
Mix until a dough begins to form, then turn it out onto a floured surface.
4
Knead the dough with your hands for about 5 to 7 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.
5
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until it has doubled in size.
6
Punch the dough down, stretch it into your desired shape, and add your favorite sauce and toppings before baking.

💡 Tips

You can store this dough in the refrigerator for up to two days if you wrap it tightly in plastic. If you have leftovers, store the baked pizza in an airtight container and reheat it in a hot oven to keep the crust nice and crispy.

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