Homemade Pizza Crust (Dough) from Scratch - Easy Recipe

Here is a recipe that I've been using for years now for my own homemade pizza crust from scratch! Don't be intimidated by making it at home. It's so easy and is the best crust there is! This is the same crust used in my pepperoni pizza video from a few years back. Enjoy!
What you'll need:
3/4 cup warm water (about 100*F)
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cups all-purpose or plain flour
additional oil for greasing
In a large bowl, combine water and sugar and sprinkle yeast on top to re-hydrate. Don't use too hot of water or you will kill your yeast. After yeast is a bit foamy, add in salt, 1 Tbsp oil and flour. Mix well until it comes together to form a dough. Knead until smooth and all flour is incorporated and dough is no longer sticky, about 3 minutes. Grease a bowl with another tablespoon of oil, coat dough ball with oil and cover with a damp towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
To use, grease a pan with more oil, pat dough out using your finger tips to 14"-16" in diameter. Spread with sauce, top with cheese and toppings and bake in a preheated 450*F oven for 12-14 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melty. Makes (1) 16" pizza. Enjoy!!
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[@casaundragraves7282]

I just took the pizza out the oven and it is literally gone.😳 I made a 16’ pizza. Your recipe was SO PRECISE with the measurements! Didn’t have to use a lot of dishes at all. Excellent recipe!! Will be making this all the time. God bless and stay safe👍🏼

[@margaretsperandeo6631]

The same exact recipe as my Nawny's ! She was Sicilian. You even nailed the process. So great to see an authentic pizza dough recipe ! You can use it to make Italian bread, stuffed bread loaves, or put cheese in the middle, fry them up for delicious cheesy stuffed bread balls. The ideas are endless !

[@rubicelymorales8753]

My students who are attending a Career and Transition Center for individuals with Moderate-Severe Disabilities were able to follow the recipe. Thank you so much, I love the way you show and explain it. It was delicious!

[@wanderermusicshorts]

I made this pizza dough today and it was perfect!! Take note, I doubled the measurement and it's good for 12-15 people. Thank you for sharing this recipe 💗

[@sueharrison8934]

I made this last night after I had watched many videos on how to make pizza dough. The ingredents are perfect for one large pizza. Unlike other videos that make too much. It was very easy to make and if you follow his directions on spreading the dough on the pan it comes out perfect. I also like your voice, it's so relaxing.

[@elise3327]

Thank you so much!! My family and I were having a cook off for pizza and I won with your dough. It is now one of my favorite doughs. Thank you so much

[@robinluther3617]

Nice! A dough that doesn't require dragging out fancy heavy kitchen equipment (or more importantly, for those who don't HAVE fancy mixers and such) is always appreciated!

[@isidoramartinez6510]

Robin Luther soooo true!! I see the bulky nicer then I give up. This is well explained

[@MrDukeSilverr]

Theres a million pizza recipes on youtube that dont require a mixer...

[@maureenkaumu758]

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[@starslove6341]

Robin Luther exactly

[@jesusisthetruth4497]

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[@UnkleAL1962]

I've made this 4 times now thank you it is an excellent recipe and as long as you measure exactly, it comes out perfect just as you said, with 2 cups of flour and no more is needed.

[@AKHDESIGN413]

My wifey wanted me to tell you.... GREAT JOB. BEST PIZZA RECIPE EVER. You made it easy to follow and it came out great. It WAS good....😋😉

[@mskittie7411]

my now 15 year old son fell in love with pizza at age 4 and we have been eating pizza and wings every Friday since. last year we started making our own and this is the best and easiest ever. tfs

[@marionpotts2631]

OMGoodness! I’ve watched your video at least a dozen times! It’s etched in my brain! I’ve cut the recipe in half, put it in a small plastic container with a lid! And it works perfectly! Thanks a lot for the easy instructions!!!

[@clairee836]

I've tried this 3 times and each time it was perfect. Many people have been amazed at the quality. My boyfriend took leftovers to work and his co-workers had to try it hahah! Thank you so much!

[@marreatparrevlogs]

Who’s here May 1 2020? Quarantine life? 😍 Thanks for this recipe!!! I’m very new in baking and my kids love the all-cheese pizza I made using this dough. My oven is tiny so I had to cut my dough into 2. Too thick still, next time I will cut into 3 😊😋 thanks again!!! Easy, delicious and fast!!! 👍🏼

[@tammymichel2836]

I can't tell you how long I have been using your recipe! I have a large family so I make 6 pizzas every time! You are a lifesaver, we appreciate you!!

[@msglamour1498]

I've been looking for a pizza dough recipe, and they're all so complicated until I ran into your video. I decided to make it and surprise my boys with some homemade pizza, let me tell you, they loved it and so did I. The crust was delicious and even though I spread out the dough on my pan pretty thin it was not a thin crust at all. I doubled the recipe and was actually able to get 6 individual size pizzas about 7or 8 inches round. Do shocked at how easy it was. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.

[@aileenkrauchi6553]

By far the best at home pizza crust recipe I have ever used.It turned out just the way I expected. Can't say that has happened when I have made pizza dough crust before. Love this, it's genius!

[@babygurl2127]

Thank you so much!! What I love about you is that you go straight to the point! You don't be like some people making an hour video for a 10 minute meal!! Thanks keep it up! And make some more videos love ya!!!! You should have your own cooking show, the way you explain the process you make it look so easy to cook and follow your instructions! ❤️👌🏼🙌🏼😘

[@mdhossain1832]

Uh it's not 10 minutes it's like 3 hours because you have to wait.And the video is 5 minutes 29 sec I'm my dad's daughter

[@justinh514]

@@mdhossain1832 3yrs later but i just want to say, fuck you.

[@NoName-rn6up]

I absolutely love love this recipe it’s incredible I’ve tried others but this one for sure is the best one I’ve tried.

[@uzzmazimyad4599]

Just tried this recipe and made two pizzas. They turned out fantastic. The recipe is super easy and takes no time at all. The crust was crispy on the outside and chewy inside. My family just loved it. Thanks alot

[@ashleymontgomery4628]

Thank you for this recipe! Have been using this recipe for 3 years now. My family prefers my home made pizza using this recipe over bought pizza. So definitely a big win and money saver.

[@april3618]

I divided the ingredients in half to make a personal pizza, & it turned out great! I plan on making the full recipe for my family later today. Thanks!

[@noneofyrbusiness1]

Thank you so much for posting the how to video for pizza dough. I followed your recipe and this is the first time that my pizza dough actually came out right. I had to use 2 1/4 cups of flower because it was too sticky with just 2 cups. It was so delicious, thanks. 🌟

[@deanneruble7364]

So far this has been the best pizza video I've come across . Easy and fast !!!!

[@ciarakonrad25]

I used your recipe today it turned out great,Thank you for sharing

[@TaeWashingtonVideos]

I made this. It came out PERFECT. This is my new go-to pizza dough recipe. Only thing is, 2 cups of flour was not enough. The dough was waaaayyy too sticky. So I used about 2 and a half cups of flour in total. But it came out golden, soft and delicious. Update: Made it a second time and two cups was perfect. 😁

[@matthewnakhla]

flour can be kinda tricky with measuring it. when using measuring cups, some people pack the flour in or they just fill the cup without packing it

[@lizak7323]

Lamar W. 2 and a half are the best measurement for pizza:)

[@rulishrestha9675]

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[@sallym2834]

Like this video very mulch Thank s Guy

[@ehheehlikaege1235]

Lamar W. Good job

[@arthistoryification]

I had to come back to say that was the best pizza dough Ive ever had!! Amazing perfection! Thank you thank you!!

[@asjj5851]

Thank you for the simplest method, I made this, it’s the best recipe. My kids loved it. This will be our go-to pizza recipe from now.

[@shayramanila7210]

Tried this today and it turned out perfect and delicious. Now everytime I crave pizza, I'll just make one. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!

[@anuk7926]

Thank you so much for such an amazing recipe .finally I found the best pizza crust recipe. This is my first time I’m commenting on any KZbin video. Prepared the pizza using 00 flour turned out amazing. Thanks again!

[@user-jm7mw7om2i]

Thank you for the recipe!! I just made this and it came out PERFECT!! everyone loved it. ♡♡♡♡

[@ninjaBarbie1]

I love how you get to the point with easy to understand instructions. I will try some of your recipes.

[@zukka9672]

I tried others’ techniques and ingredient amounts and this is the only one that worked perfectly. Thank you. Awesome. Short, to the point and my favorite part, no need to use those fancy mixers.

[@wildheart5]

I have been making your pizza dough for a while now (since you first did the video) and I have had success with it each time. It's delicious and easy to make! xo

[@nfyoutube]

This is the best recipe ever! :-) my husband and I enjoyed homemade pizza that I made today. I used my cast iron frying pan and made a deep dish. The bake time was about 4 minutes more(bcoz of the cast iron) My husband prefers thin crust pizza but when he tasted this.... we chowed-down LOL. Thank you! Delicious, delicious, delicious!😋😋😋🍕🍕🍕

[@lexconor8498]

Love the iron idea! Gonna try it

[@melissaohlrich2418]

PLEASE MAKE MORE VIDEOS!!!! I REALLY ENJOY ALL OF THEM. YOU ARE AMAZING!

[@KK-ub8ke]

Thanks so much for the recipe. I made it today and it came out fantastically fabulous. My family loved it!! 😊

[@rstupaz]

Good recipe. I can't believe that I'm actually eating my own pizza, not something from a pizza joint.

[@ghosties4502]

I just made this dough last night and it was amazing! Really, really delicious. And the leftovers were great too. Thank you so much for this recipe!

[@TMCTeam-cr1mx]

Beautiful recipe turned out exactly like it did in the video, I love videos like this ♥️♥️♥️ thank you !

[@maryjuleannelagarde1739]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. It's so simple and easy to make! I tried it 2 times now and it's always been perfect. It's so simple, you can't mess this up. Sending hearts from the Philippines. 😊❤️

[@victorialee5861]

Thank you for the awesome recipe. This has become our favorite pizza crust for weekend cooking. My family loves them so much. I add some herbs to the dough. It makes them wonderful!

[@mabel9939]

I made this with my family and it turned out delicious! This is the perfect recipe, I highly recommend this!🤗

[@jesusisthetruth4497]

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[@irwinmahabir4104]

Perfect every time. Don't know how anyone cannot like this.

[@marymamiyek6320]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.

[@hasanjomaa2642]

I've been using this recipe for years it is so goodd❤️❤️

[@tahdahloo4884]

I hade this dough and it was delicious!!! I made a crust with cheese in it and that was pretty much heaven! The sauce I made wasn’t so good so that kinda ruined it but the dough was very good! And I will 200% make this again!

[@bishmaya3232]

This is great. I use only this recipe for our pizza doe now, and I can't thank-you enough for posting it. It's the best one of all the others out here I've watched. Thank-You!

[@gabrieleklein9545]

We have been looking for a simple but good recipes for pizza dough. There are a lot out there but not so good when you try to make them. We found your recipe and made the dough last night for our pizza. It was absolutely fantastic, not only easy to make but very tasty. Thank you so much. We will not be ordering pizza anymore with this recipe. I shared it with all my friends and family. Thank you so much. Be safe and take care from Nova Scotia Canada 🇨🇦

[@jumpwedge]

This was hands down the best pizza crust I've eaten, certainly at home but possibly anywhere. Better yet is was SUPER easy to make, literally takes minutes because of the few ingredients. I doubled the recipe and froze 2 more dough balls. Thanks

[@jesusisthetruth4497]

T Mill that’s great :)

[@crowmaster9652]

Are you serious?! It tastes so stale and bland like the middle of the pizza is the best part and the crust is just crap!

[@dansmagicalcreations2162]

Crowmaster did you make the pizza exactly as he said? I did and it came out great!

[@jumpwedge]

@@nishaheallmy 100% worked but it takes longer to thaw than you might think and if it is not completely thawed then there is no way its gonna spread. So if you forget and are running late for dinner you may have to save it for another night.

[@clarang7656]

@@crowmaster9652 It taste great. Your yeast could be old. I made it many times. Once my yeast was stale and it turned out terrible.

[@WhiteThunderBBQ]

I hardly ever make my own dough. Now I'm adding pizza to list to make this week. Thanks Jason!

[@MansiSakura]

Tried your recipe today! Worked out perfectly! So easy to make ! Thanks a ton 😀👍🏻

[@notmebutyou8350]

Pizza is my favorite dish, and I have to tell you this is one of the easiest and best homemade pizza crust videos I have seen. I will definitely make this. Thank you!!! ❤! Big thumbs up and I subscribed!

[@glenbaker4024]

A few tips. 1. Add salt and oil AFTER the yeast has bloomed, it’s okay to add some flour to the water, sugar and yeast but you want it to still be a liquid. 2. Let the yeast really get going, 3 hours minimum. 3. Add oil, salt and flour to make a dough after the yeast has fully bloomed, it’s not just aeration but flavour we’re looking for. 4. Kneed the dough for at least 10mins until smooth and elastic. 5. Cover and let rest for 2hours then kneed for 2 min and repeat twice. Store covered in fridge from here for up to 3 days. (5 if you want sourdough but be sure every step is sterile) 6. If using a hot stone or steel roll or form ball into desired shape; totally flat or with a raised crust. If using a cold pizza tray/pan allow 1 hour for dough to reach room temperature and rise again after forming it and placing it in the tray/pan. Always oil the tray/pan. 7. Cook at the highest temperature possible in a preheated oven. 8. If you want a puffier base allow enough time for you to see the dough start to rise again. If you want it thinest and crispiest pre bake for 5 mins and flip before add toppings and cooking. REM last step in #6. 9. Use a bit of oil on the top of the base to prevent it going soggy. I really hope this helps you make your perfect pizza.

[@shirotonbo6315]

Tried it! I recommend re-kneading the shaggy dough after a short rise and then leaving it rise properly. I got way smoother results this way.

[@Pyliah]

This is my go to pizza dough recipe now. For anyone that decides to use some whole wheat flour (I use half whole wheat and half white flour) I find that you need a bit more olive oil (double the olive oil) and sometimes even a bit more water. Thank you so much for posting this recipe!

[@goodgemini9803]

I just made mine and it was great. Thank you so much!! Looks so professional OMG

[@StevenJohnson-fl8dt]

This recipe was wonderful! I just made one of the best pizza’s I’ve ever had.

[@nosheenarif9795]

Thank you Sir telling us wonderful perfect ingredients of making dough .I made pizza today first time really surprised to see very testy dough Thanks once again

[@Marie-pb2zy]

I have been intimidated by making pizza crust but I feel a lot better after watching your video. You have a very nice speaking voice you are vey clear and concise. Thanks for the excellent video and text directions.

[@monkeyman522]

Just wanted to chime in and say this is the perfect pizza dough recipe. I've made it a dozen times now. After I get it mixed I dump it on the counter and really go crazy kneading it for a good few minutes until it's really smooth. I also let it rise for 3 or 4 hours sometimes.

[@zihanfirdaus8166]

I made it just now. And woow It comes out perfectly. Thanks so much for the recipe..

[@rafiaakhterrikza9476]

I made pizza many times using this recipe with the exact measurements as said in the video. Comes out perfect every time! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@Julie-kb3mo]

Does the dough need to rise once it's spread out in the pizza pan/ cookie sheet ? Or do you simply spread and top it right away ?

[@titaa56]

@@Julie-kb3mo simply spread and toppings right away hun. ❤️

[@ReptileBros117]

Honestly this is the only video of yours I’ve watched but you’re a good guy for this.

[@maryannmay7105]

I made this tonight & it was absolutely delicious thank you so much for the recipe

[@aaliyahmakki7923]

I made this pizza and my whole family fell inlove with 😍😍😍thank you sooooooo much 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@StuartSafford]

Thanks for the pizza crust recipe.

[@rimaz200]

It works ALL THE TIME , Thank you soo much for sharing this with us ..

[@namowhasti1192]

Made this 3 times this week (same pan) I love this dough thank you for sharing.

[@Feonalilly]

I just tried this recipe today and it came out PERFECT! thank you so much

[@mdhossain1832]

I bet u wanna make out with him.HUHHHHHH you love his hands and his uhhhhmmmm

[@titaa56]

@@mdhossain1832 you’re gross and pathetic. And sad

[@beautybyralu]

I made this twice and it's so good! My favorite from now on! ☺👍❤ I made some fried dough with some of it! Omg so good 😀❤

[@karensingh9694]

My headache of looking for pizza dough recipes are over.... Its perfectly awesome .... thanks so much...

[@bettyaranzazu9480]

Wow! Best I ever seen. So simple thank you ❤

[@sarahk8533]

really nice dough recipe! i topped mine with home made roasted bell pepper pizza sauce, sausage, olives, cheese, bacon and fresh basil :) only thing is i used maybe 1/2 cup more flour because it was too sticky to knead !

[@hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm0]

This is the best recipe, I do this every time and it comes out just like pizza pan, favorite recipe

[@tinkerdee5923]

I love this recipe, just made a double batch !!! Thank You for sharing !!!!!!!!!

[@LuKasAV6]

🍕You helped me defeat my pizza dough-making phobia. I even got adventurous and added Italian seasoning to the dough and it came out perfectly! 👍THANK YOU VERY MUCH! happy cooking!

[@JG-lv1wq]

Yeah I also add a little garlic powder and herbs to my pizza dough

[@nancie7487]

OMG! Add OREGANO!!

[@nadliii]

Mine too; I thought I could never do this 🙏🏼

[@justinfitzsimmons4121]

Love your videos! I would love to see a thin crust pizza dough recipe from you! Thank you!

[@CactusGal]

I'd just divide the dough in half, and make two 16" pizzas. I'm with you: thin crust, lots of gooey cheese with pepperoni.

[@evelyntiongson1441]

This recipe is really good and we just loved it.Thanks...

[@goated3285]

This the only pizza crust recipe I use. Works every-time like a chime. I’m not sure what’s been going on in your person life, but I hope that you get back to cooking & making videos. There’s a lot of people who really appreciate & love your content:) have a good night man 🌙

[@BarbaraC147]

I've been using this recipe for a few weeks now, and it's really just my go to recipe for all kinds of things. It really works well for other things besides pizza. I've also been making rolls with it and they work well too. AND best of all they are not fattening for me. They're quite low in Weight Watcher points as they are not too high in flour or oil I make the rolls by splitting the dough into 8 pieces after kneading, rolling each into a ball, and placing on an oiled pan to rise. My favourite is to add 1 Tbsp of dehydrated minced onion, 1 Tbsp dill weed and 1/2 Tbsp cumin while adding the flour. Smells and tastes so good. Then after the dough rises in the pan, I glaze them with an egg wash and bake at 375F for 10- 15 minutes. Thanks again for this recipe. Its useful for SO many things. 🙂

[@davidadausuel4537]

I must say, thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas with me on other uses of this dough.

[@titaa56]

Yes thank you for the other baking options! Will definitely try❤️

[@Epistothic]

Just made this a couple hours ago; Perfect crust, my new favorite, thanks for this!

[@mitchmitchie7980]

i did what ived watch on your video and its perfect.. thank u for sharing. my employer was happy for my pizza dough.. soft and yummy.

[@antispiral8327]

Best video and Chanel ever I’ve been looking for videos on how to make pizza dough and none of them worked I found this video and I made pizza and it worked perfectly you are awesome 👏

[@morgs1972]

The topping was awesome, and the bread was nice too!

[@Thimble996]

I have a bread maker that does the pasta/dough setting.. but after wanting to make one by hand I tried this recipe mr. crackerjacks and it was FABULOUS! I put feta cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts, red peppers and kalamata olives, it was kind of a greek pizza, and was pretty delicious. Your crust is easy and crispy and good. Thanks!

[@croutoncrackerjacks]

No Amateur Mom Glad you enjoyed!

[@ellamorris4129]

I salute you on how easy and smooth you present your recipe! You get right to the point; doesn't take you alllll day to get your point across! Some chefs take alllll year to show how to make a burger! So glad I met you! I'll be around forever! THANK YOU, SIR!

[@martykirk7488]

Second time I doubled the recipe.. large cookie sheet .. it’s perfect! Taste awesome.. with homemade pizza sauce! Quick and easy! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@FuadPhenomenon]

what did you use to edit this video becuase your narrating was very nice and clear

[@coldies]

DAMN THATS SATISFYING at 3:06

[@REDesignTrinidad]

made this tonight, absolutely perfect, no mess

[@karenmartinez8463]

Your recipe is perfect! Ive made this many times! Good job to you!

[@debrabartlett9434]

I love your voice it's so relaxing and makes everything sound so easy

[@wafaiqbal3541]

Debra Bartlett hm

[@joycemartin4889]

SO TRUE !

[@LindasPantry]

Pizza perfection! !!

[@TheAngel0525]

I’m going to try this I’ve been wanting to try this for a while you make it look so easy thank you.

[@JeannysKitchen]

you explain and did in the way that everybody understood , from now on i can make my own pizza . just simple as you did thank you for sharing.

[@elizabethchampney2779]

Made this for the 1st time tonight. 10/10. This will definitely be my go to pizza crust. I really enjoy the slight sweetness the crust has. I baked mine in a pizza pan that already had holes in the bottom (I still added your step of poking holes).....I kept baking it for probably an additional 10-12 mins to get it to the crispiness I wanted.

[@handalboy]

I added oregano to the dough! amazing.

[@josephpalandangan4754]

Sounds nice

[@kimpy1971]

GREAT video! You actually make this look really easy unlike all the other pizza dough vids.

[@olgakendall464]

I made this tonight and it was so gooood! A staple in my house from now on!!

[@1aodez651]

you make homemade pizza just like my mom !