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Easy Fast Pizza Dough Recipe: Quick Homemade Pizza Crust in Minutes

This easy pizza dough recipe provides a quick homemade solution for perfect pizza nights without complicated techniques. With simple pantry staples and instant yeast, you can create restaurant-quality pizza crust in under an hour.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Make a well in the center and pour in warm water and olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should spring back when poked.
  4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down dough, divide if desired, and shape into pizza crusts. Add your favorite toppings and bake at 475°F for 12-15 minutes.

Notes

Water temperature matters: Use warm water (110°F) to activate yeast properly. Don't over-flour - dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky. Place rising dough in warm spot to speed fermentation.