Pizza Dough

Here’s a simple, reliable, and flavorful homemade pizza dough recipe — crispy on the outside, chewy inside, and perfect for any toppings you love.

Classic Pizza Dough Recipe

Yields: 2 medium (12-inch) pizzas

Prep Time: 15 mins

Rise Time: 1–1.5 hours

Bake Time: 10–15 mins

Ingredients:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for extra chew)
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F / 45°C)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for greasing)

Instructions: