The Easiest Homemade Pizza
Make the best homemade pizza with this easy, foolproof recipe! Perfectly chewy crust, melty cheese, and your favorite toppings—ready in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer optional
- pizza stone or baking sheet
Ingredients
Homemade Pizza Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons oil olive or vegetable
- 5 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading
For the Pizza
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice pepperoni, veggies, cooked sausage, etc.
Instructions
How to Make Homemade Pizza Dough
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
- In a large mixing bowl, pour in warm water (around 110°F).
- Sprinkle the yeast over the water, stir, and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Make the Dough
- Add the yeast mixture, sugar, salt, oil, and flour into a stand mixer.
- Mix on medium speed for 3-5 minutes until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
- If the dough is still too sticky, add ½ cup of flour and continue mixing.
Step 3: Shape the Dough
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and form it into a ball.
- Divide it into two equal balls. Use both immediately or freeze one for later.
Step 4: Roll Out & Top Your Pizza
- Preheat your oven to 500°F.
- Roll out one dough ball with your hands onto a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, and add your favorite toppings.
Step 5: Bake Your Pizza
- Bake for 12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
✔ Use Fresh Yeast: Make sure your yeast is active for the best rise. If it doesn’t foam up, start over with fresh yeast. ✔ Preheat Your Oven Well: A hot oven ensures a crispy crust. ✔ Freeze Extra Dough: Wrap unused dough tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. ✔ Experiment with Toppings: Try BBQ chicken, white sauce, or even breakfast pizza!