Pizza night just got easier with this quick and simple 30-minute pizza dough recipe. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up homemade pizzas in no time. We’ll walk you through the process of making easy 30-minute pizza dough and share tips for creating mouthwatering pizzas that will satisfy your cravings in a flash.

sausage pizza with red onions and pepperoncini

Making Pizza Dough at home

Quick pizza dough recipes are perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you can have fresh, homemade pizza on the table faster than it takes for delivery to arrive. Plus, making your own dough allows you to customize your pizzas with your favorite toppings and ensures that you know exactly what’s going into your food.

pizza dough ingredients, flour, water, yeast, olive oil, salt, sugar.

Ingredients for Easy 30-Minute Pizza Dough

This recipe requires only a handful of basic ingredients:

  • – 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • – 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
  • – 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • – 1 teaspoon salt
  • – 2/3 cup warm water
  • – 3 tablespoons olive oil
pizza dough in bowl

Mixing and Kneading the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in warm water and olive oil. Stir to combine.  Add in remaining 1 tsp of flour and mix until dough forms, then turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.

Resting the Dough

After kneading, cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax and makes the dough easier to shape.

pizza dough rolled out on a round pizza pan

Shaping the Dough

Divide the dough into two equal portions for thin-crust pizzas or leave it whole for a thicker crust.  You can stretch it by hand or use a rolling pin to shape the dough. Place on a baking sheet greased with about 1-2 tsp olive oil. Top the dough with your favorite pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings, leaving a small border around the edge for the crust.

upclose shot of sausage pizza with red onions and pepperoncini

Baking the Pizza

Preheat your oven to 425°F (245°C). Bake for 15 minutes on the lowest rack, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

slice of pizza being pulled from pizza

Tips and tricks

  • Use instant yeast for quicker results, as it does not require proofing.
  • Ensure your water is warm but not too hot, as hot water can kill the yeast.
  • Don’t over-knead the dough, as this can result in a tough crust.
  • Experiment with different toppings to create your favorite flavor combinations.
upclose shot of sausage of pizza slice

Pizza toppings: 

  • Sausage and Pineapple: Sausage, purple onion, pepperoncini, and pineapple
  • Pepperoni: Classic pepperoni slices with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
  • Vegetarian: Sliced bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, and spinach with mozzarella cheese.
  • BBQ Chicken: Grilled chicken pieces tossed in barbecue sauce, red onions, cilantro, and mozzarella cheese.
  • Four Cheese: Mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, and gorgonzola cheeses with tomato sauce.
  • Jerk Chicken: Jerk chicken, red onions, mozzarella and provolone cheese.

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Feel free to mix and match toppings based on your preferences and experiment with different flavor combinations to create your perfect homemade pizza! With this easy 30-minute pizza dough recipe, you can enjoy fresh, homemade pizza anytime you crave it. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or simply indulging in a solo pizza night, this quick and delicious dough will satisfy your pizza cravings in no time.

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Servings: 4
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp rapid rise yeast (1 package)
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cups very warm water
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven at 425 degrees.
  • Whisk together 1 cup of flour, yeast, sugar and salt dry.  Add warm water and olive oil and mix together.
  • Add remaining flour and knead for about 5 minutes to form a smooth dough.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes. Place 1 tsp olive oil on pizza pan. Stretch dough to fill the pan.
  • Add pizza sauce, cheese and your preferred toppings.
  • Bake at 425 mins for 15 mins on the lowest rack.
Author: Jehan Powell