💡 At a Glance
- •The Recipe: Classic yeast pizza dough paired with a rich, flavorful tomato sauce.
- •Time Needed: The dough needs about 2 hours to rise before a quick bake in the oven.
- •How It’s Made: Your Thermomix® does all the heavy lifting—kneading the dough and cooking the savory sauce.
Today is all about the absolute best homemade pizza dough!
If you’ve been wanting to make your own pizza from scratch, you are in the right place.
With just a few simple steps and zero fuss, you can treat your family and friends to incredible, homemade pizza night after night.
In this easy recipe—complete with straightforward step-by-step instructions—I’ll show you just how effortless it is to whip up foolproof, delicious pizza dough right in your Thermomix®.
What Is Homemade Pizza Dough?
Today’s recipe is all about easy, homemade pizza dough that comes together effortlessly in your Thermomix®.
With this recipe, you can whip up your favorite custom pizzas in no time, loaded with all the delicious toppings you love.
This Pizza Dough Is:
- the ultimate foundation for any amazing pizza.
- kneaded in a flash thanks to the Thermomix®.
- wonderfully stretchy and super easy to shape.
- a total crowd-pleaser that both kids and adults will love.
- foolproof and completely beginner-friendly.
- a fun kitchen activity to do with the whole family.
- the perfect fix for your pizza cravings, whenever they strike.
My Best Tips for Perfect Pizza Dough
Be sure to dissolve your yeast in warm water for the best rise and texture.
Use high-quality pizza flour (like Italian Tipo 00) to get that perfect light, chewy crust and incredible flavor.
Give your dough plenty of time to rise so it bakes up nice and airy.
When shaping the dough, gently press outward from the center to the edges to avoid tearing.
Have fun experimenting with different toppings to find your ultimate flavor combo!
Bake your pizza on a preheated pizza stone for an ultra-crispy crust.
Use fresh ingredients for the pizza sauce to really bring out those big, bold flavors.
Let the pizza cool for a minute or two before slicing so all those delicious toppings can set.
Can You Make Pizza Dough Ahead of Time?
You can easily freeze your prepared pizza dough right after it finishes rising.
That way, you’ll always have a batch ready to go whenever those pizza cravings strike!
When you’re ready to use it, just thaw it out, shape it, and bake as usual.
How Can I Customize This Pizza?
Switch up the cheese! Try mozzarella, sharp cheddar, or even gouda for your toppings.
Add some sautéed veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms for a fresh, tasty upgrade.
Top it with ham, pepperoni, cooked chicken, or your favorite plant-based alternatives to keep things interesting.
Get creative with different sauce bases like pesto or BBQ sauce to give your pizza a unique spin!
Pizza Dough FAQs
What Ingredients Do You Need for Pizza Dough?
For the dough:
- 220 ml warm water
- 20 g fresh yeast (or 7 g / 1 packet active dry yeast)
- 400 g Tipo 00 pizza flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 30 g extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
For the pizza sauce:
- 2 small cans diced tomatoes
- 1 red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 15 g olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
What else you’ll need:
- Your favorite pizza toppings
Note: You’ll find the exact ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions further down in the full recipe card.
How to Make Homemade Pizza Dough
Making Pizza Dough with Fresh Yeast:
First, add the water to the mixing bowl and crumble in the yeast. Then warm for 2 min / 37°C / Speed 2.
Add the olive oil, salt, and flour, and knead for 4 min / Dough Mode until a smooth dough forms.
Using lightly floured or greased hands, remove the dough from the mixing bowl, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm spot for about 2 hours.
Making the Pizza Sauce:
In the meantime, peel and quarter the onion, and peel and halve the garlic clove.
Place them into the mixing bowl and chop for 3 sec / Speed 6. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula and repeat once more.
Add the olive oil and sauté for 2.5 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
Next, add the canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 12 min / 100°C / Speed 1.
When the time is up, blend for 5 sec / Speed 4 and let the sauce cool down.
Shaping and Baking the Pizza:
Preheat your oven to 480°F (250°C).
Generously flour your hands and work surface.
Divide the risen pizza dough into two equal halves and shape each into a smooth ball.
Now, gently press down on the center of a dough ball using your fingertips.
Repeat this a few times, working from the center out toward the edges, until you get that classic round pizza shape.
Take your time and be gentle so the dough doesn’t tear in the middle.
Finally, use the palms of your hands to flatten the dough outward, leaving a nice, raised crust around the border.
Transfer the dough to your pizza stone (or a baking sheet), spread on the pizza sauce, and pile high with your favorite toppings!
Place the pizza stone on the bottom rack of your oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Enjoy!
Note: You’ll find the exact ingredient amounts and full step-by-step instructions down in the printable recipe card below.
The listed prep times are an average estimate.
Happy cooking!
If you loved this quick pizza dough recipe, you might also enjoy my delicious ground beef stuffed cannelloni 🙂
Best,
Christoph
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Homemade Pizza Dough
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For the dough:
- 220 ml Water
- 20 g Fresh yeast Alternatively 7 g active dry yeast
- 400 g Tipo 00 pizza flour Alternatively all-purpose flour
- 30 g Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
For the pizza sauce:
- 2 Dose Diced canned tomatoes Small can
- 1 Red onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 15 g Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper To taste
Toppings:
- Pizza toppings of your choice
Zubereitung
Making the pizza dough with fresh yeast:
- First, pour the water into the mixing bowl and crumble in the yeast. Warm for 2 min / 37°C / Speed 2.
- Add the olive oil, salt, and flour, then knead for 4 min / Dough Mode until a smooth dough forms.
- With lightly floured or greased hands, remove the dough from the mixing bowl and transfer it to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm spot for 2 hours.
Making the pizza sauce:
- In the meantime, peel and quarter the onion, and peel and halve the garlic clove. Place them in the mixing bowl and chop for 3 sec / Speed 6. Scrape down the sides with a spatula and repeat once more.
- Add the olive oil and sauté for 2.5 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
- Now add the canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and let it simmer for 12 min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Once cooked, blend for 5 sec / Speed 4 and allow to cool.
Shaping and baking the pizza:
- Preheat your oven to 250°C top/bottom heat.
- Generously dust your work surface and hands with flour.
- Divide the risen pizza dough into two halves and shape each half into a ball.
- Gently press down the center of the dough ball with your fingertips. Repeat this motion, working your way outward from the center to the edge until you achieve a classic round pizza shape. Take your time and be gentle so the dough doesn’t tear in the middle!
- Finally, use the palms of your hands to flatten the dough further from the center outward, leaving a beautiful raised crust around the border.
- Transfer the dough onto a pizza stone (or baking sheet), spread with pizza sauce, and load it up with your favorite toppings.
- Place the pizza stone on the wire rack on the lowest oven shelf and bake for 10–15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- First, whisk the dry yeast into the flour thoroughly.
- Pour the water into the mixing bowl and warm for 1 minute / 37°C / Speed 1 (or simply use warm tap water).
- Add all the remaining dough ingredients to the mixing bowl and knead on Dough Mode for 4 minutes.
Homemade Pizza Dough
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For the dough:
- 220 ml Water
- 20 g Fresh yeast Alternatively 7 g active dry yeast
- 400 g Tipo 00 pizza flour Alternatively all-purpose flour
- 30 g Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
For the pizza sauce:
- 2 Dose Diced canned tomatoes Small can
- 1 Red onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 15 g Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper To taste
Toppings:
- Pizza toppings of your choice
Zubereitung
Making the pizza dough with fresh yeast:
- First, pour the water into the mixing bowl and crumble in the yeast. Warm for 2 min / 37°C / Speed 2.
- Add the olive oil, salt, and flour, then knead for 4 min / Dough Mode until a smooth dough forms.
- With lightly floured or greased hands, remove the dough from the mixing bowl and transfer it to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm spot for 2 hours.
Making the pizza sauce:
- In the meantime, peel and quarter the onion, and peel and halve the garlic clove. Place them in the mixing bowl and chop for 3 sec / Speed 6. Scrape down the sides with a spatula and repeat once more.
- Add the olive oil and sauté for 2.5 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
- Now add the canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and let it simmer for 12 min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Once cooked, blend for 5 sec / Speed 4 and allow to cool.
Shaping and baking the pizza:
- Preheat your oven to 250°C top/bottom heat.
- Generously dust your work surface and hands with flour.
- Divide the risen pizza dough into two halves and shape each half into a ball.
- Gently press down the center of the dough ball with your fingertips. Repeat this motion, working your way outward from the center to the edge until you achieve a classic round pizza shape. Take your time and be gentle so the dough doesn't tear in the middle!
- Finally, use the palms of your hands to flatten the dough further from the center outward, leaving a beautiful raised crust around the border.
- Transfer the dough onto a pizza stone (or baking sheet), spread with pizza sauce, and load it up with your favorite toppings.
- Place the pizza stone on the wire rack on the lowest oven shelf and bake for 10–15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- First, whisk the dry yeast into the flour thoroughly.
- Pour the water into the mixing bowl and warm for 1 minute / 37°C / Speed 1 (or simply use warm tap water).
- Add all the remaining dough ingredients to the mixing bowl and knead on Dough Mode for 4 minutes.
