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15 Minute Pizza Dough

Published: May 31, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: May 31, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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I LOVE a quick and easy 15 minute pizza dough! If you get home, want pizza, but don't want to do take-out, this is the perfect solution.

pizza dough with sauce on pan, on blue counter top surface with rolling pin in background

This pizza crust is popular anytime of the year when you just need quick pizza. It's the perfect pizza for pizza nights, game days or anytime you want pizza STAT! It is a quick alternative to my Bread Machine Pizza Dough and I use it for my Pickle Pizza, my Perogy Pizza and my Pizza Cupcakes (shown below). It's a delicious and soft pizza dough that's naturally dairy-free!

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 💭Top tip
  • 📖Substitutions & Variations
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🦺Food safety
  • ❔ Frequently Asked Questions
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋15 Minute Pizza Dough recipe
  • 🍕More Pizza Recipes

I have had this recipe for years and use it for any type of pizza!

a muffin tin full of pizza cupcake with one pizza cupcake sitting on top in the front

🥘Ingredients

This easy 15 minutes pizza dough with active dry yeast is unbelievably fast to make! You only need a few simple ingredients. For this pizza crust recipe, you'll need:

labelled ingredients for pizza dough (sugar, salt, water, olive oil, flour and yeast)
  • flour
  • olive oil
  • active dry yeast *I use Pizza Yeast
  • white granulated sugar
  • salt
  • warm water

*See recipe card for quantities.

🔪Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
yeast and sugar dissolving in bowl
  1. Stir in flour, salt and olive oil. Mix until smooth (*don't be afraid to get in there with your hands). Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer dough to a lightly greased pizza pan (you can spray it with non-stick cooking spray.)
pizza dough in a ball on pizza pan, with roller
  1. Roll out dough to edges of pan.
15 minute pizza dough rolled out onto pan
  1. Spread with pizza sauce and desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving

💭Top tip

I recommend rolling your pizza dough directly onto the pan with a 2 sided baker's roller (affiliate link).

📖Substitutions & Variations

  • Yeast: when you're buying yeast for pizza, you want 'active dry yeast' for this recipe (see ingredient photo). I actually prefer to buy 'pizza yeast'. You can also substitute instant yeast.
  • Crust: The great thing about making your homemade pizza dough is that you get to control the crust. You can have a thicker crust or thin crust pizza and even make it without the thick raised crust on the edges (technically called the 'cornicione'), which is what I like to do.
  • Pizza Toppings: Add your toppings of choice and mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese (if you desire). However, if you want to try something deliciously different, then give my Dill Pickle Pizza (shown below) a try!
  • Pizza Sauce: use any type of pizza sauce you like (my favorite sauce is Primo!)
  • Seasonings: feel free to add Italian seasoning or crushed red chili flakes for a bit of spice!
  • Individual Pizzas: You can divide up the dough and make individual pizzas, if you wish. Then simply line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake them that way
  • Dairy-free - this dough is naturally dairy-free. Use dairy-free cheese and toppings to make a completely dairy-free pizza!
dill pickle pizza on grey plate with whole pizza in background

🍽Equipment

You'll need a large mixing bowl and and spoon for this easy pizza dough recipe. You'll also need a pizza pan. I recommended using a perforated pizza pan (affiliate link) for crispy pizza dough! Other ways to keep pizza crispy, is to bake it in a cast iron skillet  (affiliate link) or on a pizza stone (affiliate link).

pizza dough being rolled out onto a pan (with a roller) on top of dough

🌡️Storage

  • Store leftovers: Store leftovers of this quick pizza dough in the fridge in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 days.
  • Make ahead: You can also roll the pizza dough out onto a pizza pan the night before and cover it with plastic wrap. Then when you go to make dinner the next day it's even quicker!
  • Freezing: You can freeze dough it in an airtight container or Ziplock freezer bag for up to 3 months. You can also cook the entire pizza and freeze it whole or in pieces.

👪 Serving Size

This 15 minute pizza dough makes 1- 12 inch pizza. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. I always double this recipe because we make 2 pizzas at a time.

🦺Food safety

  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

❔ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the secret to making good pizza dough?

The secret to making good pizza dough is measuring correctly and not over-kneading.

Can you use regular flour for pizza dough? 

Yes, you can use regular flour (all-purpose) for making pizza dough. You don't need bread flour.

What is the secret ingredient for pizza? 

The secret ingredient for pizza is the perfect balance of simple ingredients such as oil, yeast, flour, water, salt and oil.

This 15 minutes dough is a simple and quick yeast pizza dough recipe and the perfect pizza dough for Friday nights when you want pizza, but want to avoid take-out!

⭐ Reviews

If you loved this quick pizza dough recipe, please leave a 5 star rating and comment below!

pizza dough with sauce on pan, on blue counter top surface with rolling pin in background
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📋15 Minute Pizza Dough recipe

This 15 Minute Pizza Dough is quick and easy to make and produces a delicious, soft, chewy pizza crust with basic pantry ingredients like yeast, flour, oil, sugar, and salt.
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Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: crust, dough, pizza
Special Diet: Dairy-free
Allergen: dairy, lactose
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • .25 ounce -package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45degrees C)
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F/205 degrees C.
  • In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, salt and oil. Mix until smooth. * don't be afraid to get in there and mix with your hands! Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan.
  • Roll out onto floured surface or directly onto pizza pan.
  • Spread with pizza sauce and desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees F/205 degrees C, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving

Notes

 
Nutrition Facts
📋15 Minute Pizza Dough recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 178 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 293mg13%
Potassium 50mg1%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 178kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 31g (10%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 4g (6%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 293mg (13%) | Potassium: 50mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 7mg (1%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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