By Becky Hardin
Updated Jan 26, 2026
Skip the lackluster store-bought stuff and make this Homemade Pizza Dough instead. I love how it is soft, easy to make, and the perfect base for enjoying all of my favorite pizza toppings. The best part is that I only need 7 everyday ingredients to make a pizza that rivals anything I can buy or order.
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5-Star Review
“This is hands down the best pizza dough recipe I have ever made. It is simple and very tasty. I doubled the recipe and it made 2 very nice medium crust 12-14 inch pizzas. Much better than a store bought crust and equal to a high-end pizzeria dough.” -Judy
Easy Homemade Pizza Crust Recipe
Have you ever wanted to toss pizza dough around as they do in so many movies? Well, I can’t promise you won’t drop it…but I can guarantee that if you use this recipe, it’ll turn out tasty every time.
I find it’s not only fun to make your own crust, but it’s also delicious! This homemade pizza dough is so soft on the inside and crusty on the outside. The flavor is neutral, so it pairs well with whatever toppings and seasonings you choose. But, if I’m in the mood for a touch more flavor, I’ll add garlic powder or dried basil to the mix for an extra boost.
Next time you find yourself reaching for a box of frozen or refrigerated pizza dough at the store, stop and pick up the ingredients for this recipe instead. In fact, you may not even need to do that, as all of these ingredients are likely in your kitchen right now.
Whether you prefer your pizza with red sauce or like to change things up with a creamy white sauce, you’ll love smothering either one onto our homemade pizza dough.
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- ▢ 2-2⅓ cups all-purpose flour bread flour also works, or use up to ½ cup of whole wheat flour, 240-280g
- ▢ 2¼ tsp instant yeast* 7 grams (1 envelope)
- ▢ 1½ tsp granulated sugar or use honey, 6 grams
- ▢ ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil or any neutral oil, 25 grams
- ▢ ¾ cup water 170 grams, warm (105-110°F)
- ▢ cornmeal for dusting
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Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix on medium-low speed until combined. 2-2⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 2¼ tsp instant yeast*, 1½ tsp granulated sugar, ¾ tsp kosher salt
- Add in the olive oil and water. Mix on medium speed until the dough forms a ball around the hook, about 5-6 minutes. 2 tbsp olive oil, ¾ cup water
- Brush a large bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl and cover loosely with plastic. Set aside in a warm place and let rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch the dough down and transfer to a floured surface. Use your hands or rolling pin to form the dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Dust a baking sheet or pizza pan with cornmeal and transfer the dough to the pan. Add desired toppings and bake at 425°F until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. cornmeal
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Stand Mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Sheet or pizza pan
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Homemade Pizza Dough Step by Step
Combine the dry ingredients : In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add the 2-2⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 2¼ tsp instant yeast, 1½ tsp granulated sugar, and ¾ tsp kosher salt. Mix until combined.
Add the wet ingredients: Add 2 tbsp olive oil and ¾ cup water. Mix on medium speed until the dough forms a ball around the hook. This usually takes me about 5-6 minutes.
Let rise: Brush a large bowl with olive oil and transfer the dough to the bowl. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic and set it aside in a warm place to let rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Shape the dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Use your hands or a rolling pin to form the dough into a 12-inch circle.
Bake: Dust a baking sheet or pizza pan with cornmeal and transfer the dough to the pan. Add desired toppings and bake at 425°F until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes
Serve: Cut into slices and enjoy.
How to Store
This dough can be made up to 1 day in advance. Place the dough ball in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap, overnight instead of letting it rise on the counter. Remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before rolling it out.
Once topped and baked, homemade pizza will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze the unbaked pizza dough ball tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Alternatively, you can shape and par-bake the crust before freezing. To do this, simply bake the pizza without any toppings in a 425°F oven for 5 minutes. Let the crust cool, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before topping and baking.
You can also fully assemble a pizza and freeze it before baking. Tightly wrap in plastic wrap and store for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
Serving Suggestions
I find a nourishing kale salad or a green goddess salad is a good balance for when I’m chowing down on pizza. Though sometimes I like to pair pizza with more fun sides, and forgo balance, and prepare homemade cottage fries or crispy crinkle-cut fries .
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Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Stand Mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Sheet or pizza pan
Ingredients
- 2-2⅓ cups all-purpose flour bread flour also works, or use up to ½ cup of whole wheat flour, 240-280g
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast* 7 grams (1 envelope)
- 1½ tsp granulated sugar or use honey, 6 grams
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil or any neutral oil, 25 grams
- ¾ cup water 170 grams, warm (105-110°F)
- cornmeal for dusting
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix on medium-low speed until combined. 2-2⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 2¼ tsp instant yeast*, 1½ tsp granulated sugar, ¾ tsp kosher salt
- Add in the olive oil and water. Mix on medium speed until the dough forms a ball around the hook, about 5-6 minutes. 2 tbsp olive oil, ¾ cup water
- Brush a large bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl and cover loosely with plastic. Set aside in a warm place and let rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch the dough down and transfer to a floured surface. Use your hands or rolling pin to form the dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Dust a baking sheet or pizza pan with cornmeal and transfer the dough to the pan. Add desired toppings and bake at 425°F until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. cornmeal
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Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
