09/19/2026
Pizza Dough Recipes
Easy Classic Pizza Dough Recipe
Ingredients
3¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1¼ cups warm water
Serves: 4 | Cook time: 15 minutes
How to Make: In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the olive oil and warm water and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let the dough rest and rise in a lightly greased, covered bowl until puffy. Shape into a pizza crust, add your favorite sauce and toppings, and bake in a well-preheated hot oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
New York-Style Pizza Dough Recipe
Ingredients
4 cups bread flour
1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1½ cups warm water
Serves: 4 | Cook time: 18 minutes
How to Make: Combine the bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Pour in the olive oil and warm water and mix until a dough forms. Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise until doubled in size. For even better flavor, refrigerate the dough after the initial rise and bring it back to room temperature before shaping. Stretch into a thin round crust, add sauce, cheese, and desired toppings, then bake in a very hot preheated oven until browned and crisp around the edges.
Sicilian Pan Pizza Dough Recipe
Ingredients
4½ cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt
¼ cup olive oil
1¾ cups warm water
Serves: 8 | Cook time: 25 minutes
How to Make: Combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and warm water and mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Knead until smooth, then cover and let rise until doubled in size. Generously oil a rectangular baking pan and gently press and stretch the dough to the edges. Allow it to rest and become slightly puffy before adding sauce, cheese, and toppings. Bake in a hot preheated oven for about 20–25 minutes, until the crust is deeply golden underneath and the cheese is bubbling.
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe
Ingredients
2½ cups whole wheat flour
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1½ cups warm water
Serves: 4 | Cook time: 18 minutes
How to Make: Mix the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add the honey, olive oil, and warm water and stir until a dough forms. Knead for about 7–8 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little flour only if necessary. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled. Shape the dough into a pizza crust, add your preferred sauce and toppings, and bake in a hot preheated oven until the crust is browned and cooked through.
Garlic Herb Pizza Dough Recipe
Ingredients
3½ cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (oregano, basil, or rosemary)
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1¼ cups warm water
Serves: 4 | Cook time: 18 minutes
How to Make: Combine the flour, instant yeast, minced garlic, fresh herbs, and salt in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and warm water and stir until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise until doubled in size. Shape into a pizza crust, top with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings, then bake in a hot preheated oven until the crust is golden and aromatic.
Thin & Crispy Pizza Dough Recipe
Ingredients
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup warm water
Serves: 4 | Cook time: 12 minutes
How to Make: Combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add the olive oil and warm water and mix until a dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth, then cover and let the dough rest. Divide or shape as desired and roll it very thin on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to a preheated pizza pan or baking sheet, add a thin layer of sauce, cheese, and toppings, and bake in a very hot oven for about 10–12 minutes, until the bottom and edges are crisp and golden.
Recipe made by: Easy Steps Recipes
