How long does it take for the dough to rise?

Let the dough rise at room temperature for about 90 minutes to 2 hours until it doubles in size.

What temperature should I bake the pizza?

Bake the pizza in a preheated oven at 500°F for 7 to 10 minutes.

Best Homemade Pizza Dough for Beginners

Name: Best Homemade Pizza Dough for Beginners
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 500 g bread flour (or all-purpose flour); 325 g warm water (at 100°F); 10 g salt (about 2 tsp); 3 g instant yeast (about 1 tsp); 10 g olive oil (about 2 tsp)

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Original video by Patio Pizza on YouTube3:18

About this recipe

Making pizza at home is easier than you think, especially with this beginner-friendly dough recipe. With just five basic ingredients—flour, water, salt, instant yeast, and olive oil—you can whip up a soft and airy pizza dough that’s perfect for any topping.

This recipe yields enough dough for two 14-inch pizzas, making it ideal for a cozy night in or a small gathering. Plus, there's no special equipment required, just your hands and a little patience.

Ingredient notes

500g (4 cups) bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
325g (1⅓ cups) warm water at 100°F
10g (2 tsp) salt
3g (1 tsp) instant yeast (not active)
10g (2 tsp) olive oil

Tips from Patio Pizza’s video

Make sure to sprinkle the salt on top of the flour and not directly into the yeast, as direct contact can slow down fermentation.
Letting the dough rest for 10 minutes after mixing helps the flour absorb the water, making kneading easier.
Knead the dough for about 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, but don't overwork it.
If you need to rest the dough for more than an hour, refrigerate it and take it out 30 minutes before using to let it warm up.

Good to know

How long does it take for the dough to rise?: Let the dough rise at room temperature for about 90 minutes to 2 hours until it doubles in size.
What temperature should I bake the pizza?: Bake the pizza in a preheated oven at 500°F for 7 to 10 minutes.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Patio Pizza: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 2 servingsTime 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

500 g bread flour — or all-purpose flour
325 g warm water — at 100°F
10 g salt — about 2 tsp
3 g instant yeast — about 1 tsp
10 g olive oil — about 2 tsp

Steps

1
Add warm water to a large mixing bowl.
2
Sprinkle in the instant yeast and stir briefly.
3
Add the bread flour on top of the yeast mixture.
4
Sprinkle the salt on top of the flour (not directly into the yeast).
5
Add the olive oil and mix everything together until a shaggy dough forms.
6
Cover the bowl and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7
Transfer the dough to a countertop and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
8
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise at room temperature for 90 minutes to 2 hours until doubled in size.
9
After rising, punch down the dough to release gas and divide it into two equal portions.
10
Shape each portion into a ball by tucking the edges underneath.
11
Let the dough balls rest for 1 hour, or refrigerate if longer until ready to use.
12
Lightly flour your surface and press the dough outward from the center to stretch it to about 14 inches wide.
13
Top the stretched dough with your favorite toppings.
14
Bake in a preheated oven at 500°F for 7 to 10 minutes.