When I was working as a pastry chef, I didn’t just make desserts, I also worked the line making fresh pizzas! This six ingredient foolproof pizza crust combines my professional experience and love for pizza to create an easy homemade dough you can make in less than one hour with no fancy flours needed!

Crispy on the bottom and pillowy soft and chewy on the inside, it’s the perfect base for your favorite toppings! Whether it’s spicy vodka sauce pizza or my personal favorite, ultra crispy cast iron skill pizza. So skip the delivery tonight and make the best pizza dough at home…it will be the most satisfying meal you’ll ever make!

two balls of homemade pizza dough on a baking tray dusted with flour.

If you really want to go all out with pizza night, slather my favorite baked san marzano pizza sauce on top of the dough…it will literally change your life!

Let’s Make It!

Yeast showing foaming activity when mixed with warm water.

1

Activate the yeast in warm water and honey. You’ll know it’s ready to use when it looks foamy! If you don’t see any activity after 5 minutes, you will need to use a fresh packet of yeast.

A mixing bowl with the dry ingredients being mixed with the wets.

2

Mix in the dry ingredients. For ease, I recommend using a stand mixer! If mixing by hand, you can mix it in a large bowl with a wooden spoon.

I loved how easy this recipe was to make, so I even turned it into mini cheesy parmesan bread bites. They make the BEST appetizer or snack!

Kneaded pizza dough in a metal bowl.

3

Knead the dough until it is smooth. It should clean the sides of the bowl and feel soft and tacky!

Pizza dough ball resting in a bowl covered with plastic wrap.

4

Shape the dough into a ball. Cup your hands around the sides and move them from the top to the bottom. This will stretch it into a tight ball to help it rise properly.

Pizza dough in a bowl after it has doubled in size.

5

Let it rise in a warm spot. It should double in size. The time it takes for it to rise can depend on how warm your kitchen is, but normally 30 minutes.

A rolling pin rolling out the pizza crust.

6

Roll out your pizza crust and top with your favorite toppings. Roll the dough to your desired thickness. You can also portion it into smaller sizes for mini pizzas! If using a pizza, stone be sure to preheat it before transfering the dough on top.

slices of chewy pizza dough topped with cheese and fresh basil.

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chewy pizza dough ball on parchment paper dusted with flour.

Quick & Easy Chewy Pizza Dough

4.89 from 63 votes
– by Cambrea Gordon
This quick and easy pizza dough recipe is everything you want in a homemade crust—soft, chewy, and perfectly crispy on the bottom. With just six simple ingredients and no fancy flours, it comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for weeknight cravings or last-minute pizza nights! No matter what your favorite toppings are, this foolproof dough is the ultimate base. Skip the takeout and make the best pizza dough at home—it’s so good, you'll never go back to another recipe!
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Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 20 ounce pizza

Equipment

  • stand mixer with dough hook attachment
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Ingredients 
 

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  • In a stand mixing bowl, mix together the warm water, yeast, and honey. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to become active and foamy.
    If you are not seeing any activity after 10 minutes, I recommend starting over with a fresh packet of yeast!
    2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 cup (211 g) warm water, 1 tablespoon (18 g) honey
  • Add the flour, olive oil, and salt.
    2 3/4 cup (335 g) all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon (10 g) olive oil, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Knead the dough on low speed for 8-9 minutes or until it is soft and smooth, and cleans the sides of the bowl.
    If the dough is sticking to the bottom and/or sides of the bowl, add extra flour 1 teaspoon at a time until it forms a single ball.
  • Shape the dough into a ball.
  • Place the dough ball into a lightly oiled bowl and cover the top tightly with plastic wrap. Place it in a warm spot to rise until doubled, about 30-40 minutes.
    In my kitchen it takes about 30 minutes!
  • Lightly punch down the dough to remove any excess air.
  • Roll the pizza dough to your desired thickness, then transfer it to your baking sheet or pizza stone.
  • Add your favorite sauce and desired toppings, then bake at 475 F/250 C for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness. When the crust is brown and the cheese is bubbling, it's ready!

Notes

Honey: Honey gives the pizza dough a beautiful flavor, but can be substituted with granulated sugar if needed.
Use a pizza stone! For an extra crispy crust, place the pizza stone in the oven while it preheats. Sprinkle it with some cornmeal, then transfer the dough to it.
Important note about humidity: If it’s raining or humid where you live, you may not need all the water in the recipe. Pour in half the water to start then add more until it feels soft and tacky.
Use the right temperature water. Using warm, around 110 degrees F water is very important! If the water is too cold, your yeast will not activate. The same goes if the water is too hot.
Storage: Store the kneaded dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. After this point, the yeast will begin to ferment and it will smell like alcohol. 
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.2g | Protein: 6.5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 3mg

The calorie information provided for the recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

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  1. WOW, I have been making homemade forever. This is now going to be my go to recipe, I could tell before it came out of the oven that this pizza dough is special. Can’t wait to browse your other recipes. Thank you so much for sharing your craft 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻5 stars

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    1. That seriously means so much, thank you!! I’m honored this is your new go-to, especially coming from someone who’s been making homemade forever. Hope you find lots more favorites!

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