Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
Make homemade pizza dough with basic ingredients. You will need yeast, flour, and some other things you likely have in your pantry.
The dough is easy to make and will hold your favorite toppings.
It bakes in the oven until golden brown.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 10, 2026Share
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Make homemade pizza dough with basic ingredients. You will need yeast, flour, and some other things you likely have in your pantry.
The dough is easy to make and will hold your favorite toppings.
It bakes in the oven until golden brown.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 6
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
2.5 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a pizza pan.
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2
Put warm water in a bowl. Add yeast and sugar. Mix and let stand for 10 minutes.
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3
Add flour, oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Beat until smooth.
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4
Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
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5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll it into a 12-inch circle.
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6
Transfer the dough to the prepared pizza pan.
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7
Spread the crust with sauce and toppings of your choice.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 4g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Sodium 293mg
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Total Carbohydrate 28g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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