The Ultimate Pizza Dough Recipe: Perfect Every Time!

This pizza dough recipe bakes up into three hearty pizza crusts. This dough can also be used to make calzones or can be frozen for later use.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
3 crusts

Ingredients

  • 1(.25 ounce) packageactive dry yeast

  • 1tablespoonwhite sugar

  • 2 ½cupswarm water (110 degrees F)

  • ½cupwhole wheat flour

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1tablespoonsalt

  • 5 ½cupsbread flour

Cooking Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Let sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.

  2. Stir whole wheat flour, oil, and salt into yeast mixture, then stir in 4 cups bread flour. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups bread flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When dough pulls together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

  3. Lightly oil a large mixing bowl. Place dough into the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

  4. Punch down dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds and form each piece into a round. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

To Bake the Crusts:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll each piece of pizza dough into desired shape and cover with your favorite sauce, toppings, and cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until crust and cheese are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
2g
2%
Saturated Fat
0g
1%
Sodium
245mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Protein
4g
Calcium
6mg
0%
Iron
1mg
8%
Potassium
44mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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