If you want to learn how to make pizza dough by hand without the need of a stand mixer, you are in luck. A relatively quick and easy pizza dough is something we love to make regularly. It’s a close tie between this and pasta bakes.
If you are looking for pizza fixed faster than many delivery options, this is your place. The only thing faster is Little Caesars. Which in a pinch is always an option. But we are about learning how to make things homemade, so let’s continue.
You can have this made and on the table within a couple hours. If you make the dough the day before, it’s ready in less than 30 minutes. I know that you are thinking this is not that quick. If you want a non yeasted method that takes 5 minutes to prepare, check out this option. However, for a traditional crust, this is one of the quickest ways to get a great tasting pizza. Given you can control the toppings and the quality of ingredients, it’s often more healthy as well. Homemade pizza will has a ton more flavor than your local favorite pizza chain as you control how much you want on your pizza. No more paying a premium fee for tons of cheese!
This recipe will make one 12″ (30 cm) thinner crust pizza. Simply double the recipe for more dough. It also makes excellent breadsticks. So very tasty! What kind of toppings will you put on your quick and easy pizza dough?
First, mix all your ingredients into a bowl. 
Stir until you can’t stir anymore. 
It will be a sticky dough to work with at first.. 
Knead for 8-10 minutes. 
Shape into a ball. 
Finally, grease a bowl and let rest 1 – 2 hours. 
Once double in size, it’s ready to use! 
Flatten out the dough and it’s ready for your pan! 
Top with your favorites. 
Bake 15-20 minutes 
Happy Baking!
Quick and Easy Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150g) flour
- ⅓ cup (80mL) water
- 1 tsp (5mL) oil
- 1 tsp (3.5g) yeast
- ¼ tsp (1g) salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl stir together salt and flour.
- In a measuring cup, dissolve yeast in water.
- Add all ingredients and mix until a rough ball forms. Turn out onto a surface and knead dough until smooth, approximately 5-10 minutes.
- Cover and rest for 60-90 minutes until double in size.
- Preheat oven to 425F (220C.)
- Dough will make a 12" (30cm) pizza. If the pan isn't non-stick, spray or oil pan generously before stretching dough into the pan.
- Top with sauce and your favorite toppings.
- Bake 15 – 20 minutes or until desired bake is achieved.
Here it its a year gone by and I’m back getting the recipe again. It been so long since we’ve had pizza, I’ve forgotten the recipe. LOL
I bought 2 bags of frozen peppers&onions plus a couple bags of sliced mushrooms, I’m in the mood for pizza!!!
That sounds like a wonderful pizza! I will take two slices, please. 🙂 Hard to believe it’s been so long since we have met. Hope you are having a great day, Gidget.
This is a very tasty crust! Easy to do too! Thanks again for putting in all the work to make a great teaching site. This old dog is making things I stopped trying to years ago, because they never turned out right, and I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong.
Gidget, I’m so happy to hear you are baking again and trying things new! You’ve made me very happy to hear that my goal of teaching in a simple, straight forward manner is actually helping. If there is ever anything you’d like to learn how to make, drop me a line. I’d be happy to do a tutorial for you. Hope you, your husband and house full of pets are doing well during the holiday season. 🙂
Thank you so much for putting out this simple & easy receipe. My Pizza just turned out wonderful.
That is wonderful news, Bertha! I am so glad you enjoyed your pizza. Now I want a slice. 🙂