Fast Pizza Dough: The Ultimate Quick & Easy Recipe for Perfect Homemade Pizza
This homemade quick-rise pizza dough is made with simple pantry ingredients, so pizza night can happen anytime—no need to plan ahead! Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 10-15 min rise)
- Total Time: 30 minutes (plus baking)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 4½ cups (480-540g) all-purpose, pizza, or bread flour
- 1 tbsp (13g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (12g) salt
- 2¼ tsp (7g) Quick Rise Instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1½ cups (354g) warm water
- 3 tbsp (39g) olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (if baking immediately).
- Mix dry ingredients – In a bowl, whisk 4 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add wet ingredients – Pour in warm water and olive oil. Mix until combined. If too sticky, add remaining flour (½ cup max).
- Knead dough – Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes (or use a stand mixer with a dough hook).
- Let dough rise – Place in a greased bowl, cover, and rest for 10-15 min (Quick Rise yeast) or 60-90 min (standard yeast) until doubled.
- Divide dough – Split into 2 balls.
- Shape & bake – Roll into 10-12” circles, add toppings, and bake for 12-15 min (or 20-22 min for thicker crust).
Freezing Instructions:
- Coat dough balls in olive oil, wrap in plastic, and seal in a bag.
- Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.
Notes
✔ Use warm water (about 110°F) to activate the yeast properly.
✔ Knead well for a smooth, elastic dough.
✔ Adjust flour as needed—dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
✔ For extra flavor, add garlic or onion powder to the dry mix.
✔ Freeze dough for future use—thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Calories: 52kcal per slice
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 178mg
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 1g