Pizza dough is so simple and easy to make, it’s not worth the effort and money it takes to buy it from the stores! If you have a bread maker, it’s a simple matter of throwing 6 basic ingredients, pressing the dough button option, and then enjoying when it’s ready.
Making pizza dough from scratch can feel intimidating, but using a bread maker takes all the hassle out of it! With just a few simple ingredients and the push of a button, you can have perfectly soft and elastic pizza dough ready for your favorite toppings. Whether you’re planning a pizza night with family or friends, or just craving a homemade slice, this bread maker pizza dough recipe will become your go-to.
Why Make Pizza Dough in a Bread Maker?
Effortless
One of the best things about using a bread maker is that it does all the hard work for you. No need to knead the dough by hand or wait for hours while it rises—you simply add the ingredients, press a button, and let the machine handle the rest.
Perfect Texture Every Time
A bread maker consistently delivers dough that is soft, elastic, and easy to work with. The even kneading and controlled rising make for a perfectly textured pizza crust every time. Whether you like your crust thin and crispy or soft and chewy, this recipe will give you a great base.
Time-Saving
This recipe allows you to prepare fresh pizza dough in advance. You can set the dough to be ready right when you need it, making dinner prep quick and stress-free. Plus, the dough can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
Bread Maker
I recently bought a bread maker and have been exploring so many recipes—I use it 3-4 times a week! So far I have used it to make basic sandwich bread, brioche buns, dinner rolls, French bread loafs, and now pizza dough.
Bread makers simplify the process of making bread where it is no longer daunting or time consuming. Simply place the ingredients into the bread maker and it will mix it, knead it, proof it, and even bake it! Many bread makers have different options, such as just kneading or just making the dough; levels of toastiness; and even yogurt making options!
Pizza Dough
To make pizza dough in a bread maker, add water, olive oil, salt, sugar, flour, and yeast. The only thing to be aware of is layering the ingredients in the proper order. Wet ingredients go on the bottom, then flour, and then the yeast is all the way on top—it should not touch the water.
After that, just press the dough button and let it do all the work!
Pizza Dough Without a Bread Maker
To make this pizza dough without a bread maker, start by blooming the yeast. This just means to add the yeast to very warm water, about 110°F. Let it sit for ten minutes and make sure it blooms—it will look foamy. Then add all the ingredients besides flour and mix together.
After that add the flour and knead—either by hand or in a stand mixer. Knead for about 10 minutes or until the dough is soft and smooth.
Place the dough in a bowl and cover with a damp kitchen towel. Store in a warm place for an hour or until it doubles in size.
The dough is now ready to use!
Assembling the Pizza
Once the dough is done, stretch it out by hand onto a pizza stone or any baking tray. I like to spread over a garlic butter—just melted salted butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Then top it with mozzarella cheese and beef pepperoni. After that, just bake at 475° for 12-15 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly. Then, just slice and enjoy!
This pizza dough recipe makes either one large thick crust pizza or two medium thin crust pizzas.
Tips for Perfect Bread Maker Pizza Dough
• Rest the Dough: After rolling the dough, allow it to rest for about 10-15 minutes before adding the toppings. This will make the dough easier to work with and prevent it from shrinking back as you roll it out.
• Experiment with Thickness: Everyone has a personal preference for pizza crust thickness. You can make a thinner crust by rolling the dough out more, or opt for a thicker, more bread-like crust by rolling it out less.
• Par-Bake for Crispy Crust: For an extra crispy crust, you can par-bake the dough for 5-7 minutes before adding your sauce and toppings, especially if you’re using heavier toppings that might weigh the dough down.
• Flavor Boost: For extra flavor, mix herbs like oregano or garlic powder into the dough or brush the crust with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan or sesame seeds before baking.
Ingredients
Makes 1 large thick crust or 2 medium thin crust
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp yeast
Directions
1. Place all ingredients into the bread maker in the order listed
2. Choose the “dough option” and let the bread maker do all the work
3. Once the dough is ready, stretch out by hand onto a baking tray, top with desired pizza toppings, and bake at 475°F for 12-15 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly
Making pizza dough in a bread maker is a game-changer. It takes the guesswork out of kneading and rising, leaving you with the perfect base for your homemade pizzas. Whether you’re a fan of classic Margherita or love to pile on the toppings, this bread maker pizza dough recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Once you experience the ease and deliciousness of homemade pizza dough, I promise you’ll never go back to store-bought again!