For an even crispier crust, place a pizza stone in the oven while it preheats. Transfer the formed crust directly onto the hot stone for baking. If you don't have time for an 18-hour rise, a shorter rise of 4-6 hours will still yield a good result, though the flavor will be less complex. Feel free to experiment with different types of flour, such as bread flour or semolina flour, to achieve different textures and flavors.
Chef John's Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME18 hrs 35 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS259
Craft a pizzeria-quality crust in your own kitchen with this simple yet rewarding dough recipe. The result is a delightful balance of flavors and textures – a tender interior with a satisfying chew, perfect for your favorite toppings.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate89 g
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Fiber4 g
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Protein12 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium732 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View 4 mins In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, salt, sugar, olive oil, and warm water. Mix with a spatula until a sticky ball of dough forms, pulling away from the sides of the bowl (3-4 minutes).
02 Step
Recipe View 18 hrs Cover the bowl with a light cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place (80-95 degrees F or 27-35 degrees C) until doubled in size (approximately 18 hours).
03 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Preheat your oven to 550 degrees F (280 degrees C). Sprinkle a baking sheet generously with cornmeal.
04 Step
Recipe View 15 mins Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and sprinkle with more flour. Gently form the dough into a rectangle and divide it into four equal parts. Shape each piece into a ball, stretching and tucking the dough to create a smooth surface, adding more flour as needed. Cover the dough balls with a towel and let them rest (15 minutes).
05 Step
Recipe View 5 mins To shape each pizza, sprinkle the surface with flour and lightly pat the dough flat. Use a rolling pin to form a thin disk about 9 inches in diameter.
06 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Transfer the formed crust to the prepared baking sheet and top with your desired ingredients. Bake on the bottom rack (4 minutes), then move to the middle rack and bake until the bottom is crispy and the top is lightly browned (5-6 minutes more).
07 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
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Whitney Ruecker
Jun 1, 2025Yes, you can! After the first rise, divide the dough into portions, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and freeze. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Martin Parisian
May 14, 2025Can I freeze this dough?
Waylon Gottlieb
Apr 8, 2025This is the best pizza dough recipe I've ever used. Thank you!
Lenny Schneider
Dec 15, 2024I had the same problem! Make sure your yeast is fresh and your water is warm enough. Also, the temperature of the room matters.
Fredy Paucek
Jun 17, 2024I used bread flour instead of all-purpose and it turned out great! The crust was super chewy.
Alvah Huel
Jun 11, 2024My dough didn't double in size after 18 hours. What did I do wrong?
Bennie Hermann
May 25, 2024This is now my go-to pizza dough recipe!
Logan Rempel
Sep 15, 2023This dough is amazing! So easy to make and tastes fantastic. The long rise is worth it!
Salvatore Hoeger
Sep 11, 2023I added some garlic powder and Italian herbs to the dough for extra flavor. It was delicious!
Marion Hansen
Jul 25, 2023I'm new to baking, and this recipe was so easy to follow. My pizza turned out perfect!