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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

This homemade pizza recipe takes 5 minutes to put together.

Course Main Course
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 T quick rise yeast or one packet
  • 1 c lukewarm water
  • 2 1/2 c flour
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 t basil (or your favorite pizza herb)
  • 1 T brown sugar OR honey
  • 1 t salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

  2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water.

  3. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.

  4. Allow your dough to rise for at least 10 minutes. You can wait longer for fluffier dough, but even 10 minutes will produce a great pizza crust.

  5. Roll or press dough into a shape and size that fits your pan. You determine if you want a thick or thin crust. Remember that the crust will rise as it bakes.

  6. Add any sauce, cheese, and toppings you prefer.

  7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until crust is slightly brown and cheese is is bubbly.

Recipe Notes

For homemade pizza sauce, I simply dump an 8 oz can of tomato sauce into a pot.  I add a T of olive oil, and pizza seasonings such as basil, oregano, garlic, onion, and/or just Italian seasonings and mix.  Heat this up over medium heat just until warm.  Add to your rolled out pizza dough.  Top with your favorite cheese and toppings.  I love to use up leftover meats and veggies as my toppings for a super frugal meal.