This Easy Homemade Pizza Crust is a simple, no-fat dough recipe that delivers big results. Submitted by reader Laura S., this crust bakes up light, fluffy, and perfectly golden. It’s ideal for family pizza nights or healthy homemade dinners.
With just a handful of pantry ingredients, you can skip takeout and create your own delicious pizza at home.
Why You Should Make This Homemade Pizza Crust
- No added fat in the dough
- Budget-friendly pantry ingredients
- Makes two pizzas
- Freezer-friendly for meal prep
- WW-friendly base for lighter pizza nights
- Customizable with whole wheat or white flour
What Is Easy Homemade Pizza Crust?
This is a classic yeast-based pizza dough that rises quickly and bakes into a soft, fluffy crust. Using a blend of whole wheat and white flour adds fiber while keeping the texture light.
It’s the perfect base for everything from veggie pizzas to BBQ chicken or breakfast pizzas.
Ingredients
- Flour (a mix of whole wheat and white flour is recommended)
- Salt
- Yeast
- Warm water
- Pizza seasoning (optional)
Pizza Topping Ideas
- Veggie lovers (peppers, onions, mushrooms)
- BBQ chicken and red onion
- Margherita (tomato, basil, mozzarella)
- Breakfast pizza with eggs and spinach
- Buffalo cauliflower
How Long Does It Last?
Prepared dough can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking.
Cooked pizza keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated.
Can You Freeze It?
Yes, you can freeze the prepared, unbaked dough or the baked crust.
To freeze dough:
- Let the dough rise once
- Divide and wrap tightly
- Freeze up to 3 months
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using
To freeze baked crust:
- Pre-bake crusts 8 to 10 minutes
- Cool completely
- Wrap and freeze for quick pizza nights
Frequently Asked Questions
Easy Homemade Pizza Crust (Reader Recipe)
Ingredients
- 5 cups flour I use 2 cups whole wheat, 3 cups white flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 tsp yeast
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 tsp pizza seasoning optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together and knead for 5 minutes.
- Cover with a towel and let the dough rest in an oiled bowl for 30 minutes.
- Punch the dough down, and then roll out onto 2 oiled (or lined with parchment paper) pizza pans or cookie sheets.
- Put on the desired toppings.
- Bake in a 375℉ oven for about 15 minutes. Makes 2 pizzas. Nutritional information is for crust only.
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