bread machine pizza dough recipe
This bread machine pizza dough recipe simplifies the process of making fresh pizza dough at home. Just combine ingredients in your bread machine, and it will do all the work for you. Perfect for a family pizza night!
Equipment
- 1 bread machine
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 baking sheet or pizza stone
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 cup warm water 110°F or 45°C
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Add warm water to the bread machine pan, ensuring the water is at the right temperature.
- Add the active dry yeast to the warm water and wait for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add olive oil, all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar to the bread machine pan over the yeast mixture.
- Select the dough setting on the bread machine and start the cycle. Allow it to complete, which typically takes around 1.5 hours.
- Flour a clean surface and transfer the dough to it. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) at this point.
- Roll out the dough to your desired thickness using a rolling pin and place it on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Prepare your favorite sauce and toppings while the oven is heating.
- Add sauce and toppings to the dough, and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Notes
Feel free to let the dough rest for 10 minutes before rolling it out to make stretching easier.
You can store any leftover dough in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze it for later use.
Experiment with different flours like whole wheat or gluten-free to suit your taste!