Best 5 All Purpose Pizza Dough Recipes

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Creating a delectable pizza starts with a sturdy, flavorful foundation: the all-purpose pizza dough. Whether you prefer a crispy thin crust or a chewy, airy thick crust, crafting the perfect dough makes all the difference. With a few simple ingredients and some basic techniques, you can create a mouthwatering pizza dough that will elevate any of your favorite toppings. So grab your apron, get ready to get your hands messy, and let's dive into the world of all-purpose pizza dough perfection!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PIZZA DOUGH I



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This one is a quick recipe that merely involves mixing a few basic ingredients and patting the dough into the pan. No need to wait for the dough to rise with this approach.

Provided by Gudny Bjorg Kjaerbo

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Mix in oil and warm water. Spread out on a large pizza pan. Top as desired.
  • Bake at 375 degrees C (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 156.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

THE BEST PIZZA DOUGH



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This easy pizza dough recipe is the key to making an extraordinary homemade pizza. We use all-purpose flour because double zero is hard to find. But if you're lucky enough to live near an Italian market or willing to purchase double zero flour online, using this flour will take your crust to the next level. You won't be disappointed with the results! -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 crusts (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose or 00 flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and marjoram, optional
1/3 cup vegetable or olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar; add yeast and whisk until dissolved. Let stand until bubbles form on surface. In a large bowl, whisk 3 cups flour, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and, if desired, dried herbs. Make a well in center; add yeast mixture and oil. Stir until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead, adding more flour to surface as needed until no longer sticky and dough is smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes; transfer bowl to refrigerator and chill overnight. Allow dough to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes, before rolling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BASIC PIZZA DOUGH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h10m

Yield two 1-pound dough balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4-ounce packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 1/3 cups warm water (105 degrees F) and the sugar in a bowl; sprinkle the yeast on top. Set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in the olive oil.
  • Whisk the flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the yeast mixture. Gradually stir with a wooden spoon to make a rough dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes, dusting with more flour if necessary. Form into 2 balls. Brush 2 large bowls with olive oil, add a ball of dough to each and turn to coat with the oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. Roll out and top as desired, or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze up to 1 month.

BASIC PIZZA DOUGH



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Basic pizza dough recipe. With a few ingredients and a couple of hours you'll be 'da bomb' and the whole family will forget about that local pizza joint down the block!

Provided by Dave

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup warm water
1 (.25 ounce) package rapid-rise yeast
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup bread flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water about 110 degrees F (43 degrees C) in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Pour in canola oil, olive oil, and warm yeast mixture. Mix on low speed using the dough hook until dough comes together and pulls away from the bowl. Increase mixing speed to medium-high; let knead for 10 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and form into a ball. Place dough ball into a bowl that's been brushed or sprayed with oil; cover with plastic wrap. Let dough rise for 1 hour.
  • Place dough onto a lightly floured work surface and punch down. Divide dough in 1/2 and form into 2 balls. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for an additional 45 minutes.
  • Place each dough ball on a lightly floured work surface and form into a 12-inch round pizza crust.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Top pizzas as desired.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 18 to 24 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 121.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

EASY ALL-PURPOSE PIZZA DOUGH



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This basic recipe which can be used to make calzones, focaccia or bread, can easily be doubled or frozen.

Provided by Chef Gorete

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 30m

Yield 1 12 inch pizza

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 g) package dry yeast (about 2-1/4 teaspoons)
1 1/4 cups warm water (100 to 110 deg)
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
olive oil

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl, and let stand 5 minutes. Add 1 cup flour and salt to yeast mixture and stir well. Stir 2 cups flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 min), and add enough of the remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent the dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky). To knead, push out the mound of dough with the heels of your hands, fold it over, give it a quarter turn, ad repeat. The dough should become smooth. If necessary, add slightly more flour. Shape the pizza dough into a ball.
  • Place the dough in a large bowl coated with olive oil turning to coat top. Cover and let rise a warm place one hour or until doubled in size. Press 2 fingers into dough, if an indentation, the dough has risen enough.
  • Use your hands to deflate the dough, cover and let rest 5 minutes. Either roll or shape into a 12" circle. Transfer to a pizza pan.
  • Add desired toppings, and bake in 450F preheated oven for 13 - 15 minutes or until toppings are golden brown.
  • **To Freeze: let the dough rise once, punch down, and shape into a ball. Place in a heavy duty zip top bag coated with cooking spray, squeeze all of the air out and seal. Store up to 1 month.
  • To Thaw: place the dough in refrigerator 12 hours or overnight. Place dough on floured surface and shape.
  • Alternatively, you can make the dough, roll it out, wrap in foil, and freeze. To bake, remove from freezer, top and bake according to recipe instructions, (no need to thaw).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1504.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 1183.8, Carbohydrate 313.3, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 45.2

Tips:

  • Use a food processor or stand mixer to knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. This will help develop the gluten in the flour and make a strong dough that will not tear easily.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. This will give the yeast time to work and produce carbon dioxide, which will make the dough light and airy.
  • Preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can go before you start baking the pizza. This will help create a crispy crust.
  • Use a pizza stone or baking sheet to bake the pizza. This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the pizza from sticking to the pan.
  • Add your favorite toppings to the pizza before baking. Be creative and experiment with different flavors.
  • Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Making homemade pizza is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little practice, you can create delicious pizzas that will rival those from your favorite pizzeria. So next time you're in the mood for pizza, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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