Pizza Dough
This Pizza Dough comes together in one bowl with six pantry staples for a soft, slightly tacky dough that bakes up golden with a tender chew. It’s perfect for weeknights when you want fresh, homemade crust ready for your favorite toppings, and it rises beautifully for a light, airy bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pizza Dough, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Stir the yeast, sugar, and warm water together in a small bowl, then let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- 3
In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together 2 cups of bread flour and the salt. Add the yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of olive oil; beat with the dough hook on medium speed until the dough is soft and slightly tacky, about 8 minutes, adding up to 3 tablespoons more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition.
- 4
Cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled in volume, at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours. Alternatively, cover and let rise in the refrigerator overnight.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) with the rack in the lower third. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, shape it into a round, and roll it into a thin crust. Place it on a large parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza pan.
- 6
Top with your desired pizza sauce and toppings, then brush the edges with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- 8
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 109.03 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 3.25 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 18.39 g 7%
- Total Fat 2.15 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.3 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 7.75 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.27 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 0.59 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 2.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.44 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Pizza Dough is made with 6 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Olive Oil, and Salt. Each serving provides about 109.03 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pizza Dough made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Olive Oil, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pizza Dough?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 109.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pizza Dough easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Pizza Dough healthy?
- Pizza Dough has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 109.03 calories and 3.25 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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