There’s a reason homemade pizza night beats takeout every time: crisp, chewy crust, fresh toppings, and the pride of making it from scratch—all for less than half the cost.
And the best part? This Homemade Pizza Dough is shockingly easy, no-knead optional, and ready in under 90 minutes with just 4 ingredients (plus salt!). Whether you’re making one rustic pie or three crispy thin-crusts, this recipe delivers pizzeria-quality results—without a stand mixer or hours of waiting.
Let’s turn flour, water, and yeast into your new kitchen superpower.
Why This Dough Wins Every Time
✅ Only 4 core ingredients—plus salt and a splash of olive oil
✅ Ready in 90 minutes (or make-ahead cold-ferment for 3 days!)
✅ No stand mixer needed—knead by hand or skip it entirely
✅ Naturally vegan & nut-free
✅ Customizable: thin crust, thick crust, or pan pizza
Ingredients You’ll Need (Makes 2 12-inch pizzas)
3½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour (or bread flour for extra chew)
1¼ cups (300ml) warm water (105–110°F / 40–43°C)
2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 tsp fine sea salt
2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for bowl
🌾 Flour tip: Spoon flour into your measuring cup—don’t scoop! Too much flour = dense dough.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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