Quick Pizza Dough Recipe for Quick and Easy Recipes
This quick pizza dough recipe is a lifesaver when time's short and hunger’s loud. I’ve lost count of the number of evenings this dough has saved dinner when everyone was hangry and the fridge was giving me the silent treatment.
We’re not fussing with long rises or exotic flours here—just flour, yeast, warm water, and a little olive oil magic. It comes together in about as much time as it takes to decide what toppings everyone wants. And let’s be real, that’s usually the longest part.
Whether it’s a Saturday movie night, a chaotic Wednesday dinner, or you just really need a reason to avoid delivery fees, this one-bowl wonder brings crispy, golden crust happiness with almost zero stress. With roots in good old ‘bread easy recipes’ and vibes that fit everything from ‘air fryer easy recipes’ to ‘sweet easy recipes’ (yes, dessert pizza is a thing), this dough is ridiculously flexible and forgiving.
Servings: 2 12-inch pizzas
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir the warm water, yeast, and sugar together. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the flour and salt. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
- Add olive oil and knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes on a floured surface until smooth.
- Cover and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes while you prep your toppings.
- Roll it out, top with your favorites, and bake at 475°F for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy.