3 Types of Pizza Dough You Can Make at Home

The base of any great pizza starts with the dough. Depending on your time, ingredients, and preferences, there’s more than one way to get the perfect crust. Here are three versatile pizza dough recipes you can make at home: one with no leavening, one with baking powder, and one with classic dry yeast.

1. Unleavened Flatbread Dough (No Riser)

This quick and easy dough is perfect when you're short on time or out of leavening agents.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup warm water

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour and salt.
2. Stir in olive oil and warm water until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead on a floured surface for 3–5 minutes until smooth.
4. Let rest for 10 minutes before rolling out thinly.
5. Pre-bake at 450°F (230°C) for 5–7 minutes before adding toppings.

This dough creates a crisp, thin base ideal for lighter toppings or Middle Eastern-style pizzas.

2. Quick Baking Powder Dough

Need pizza in under 30 minutes? Baking powder gives this dough a quick rise with a biscuit-like texture.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup warm water

Instructions:

1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. Mix in the olive oil and water until dough forms.
3. Knead lightly for 2–3 minutes.
4. Roll out to desired thickness.
5. Bake with toppings at 450°F (230°C) for 12–15 minutes.

This dough is slightly chewy with a tender bite, great for thick-crust pizza lovers.

3. Classic Yeasted Pizza Dough

For that traditional chewy, airy crust, this is the go-to method. It takes more time, but the flavor is worth it.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
• 2 cups all-purpose or bread flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. Stir until a dough forms, then knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Punch down and roll out for use.

This dough gives you the authentic pizza shop texture: crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside.

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