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Bread Machine Pizza Dough - Easy Homemade Crust

The biggest barrier to homemade pizza is kneading the dough — 15 minutes of hand-kneading, an hour of proofing, then more kneading and more proofing. Most people give up before they even start. Bread machine pizza dough eliminates all of that: pour in the ingredients, press one button, and 90 minute
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Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm water (about 40°C / 105°F — warm but not hot)
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Add All Ingredients to the Pan: Follow your bread machine's recommended ingredient order. Most machines specify liquids first: pour in the warm water and olive oil, then add the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Make sure the yeast sits on top of the flour — don't let it touch the water or salt directly. Salt and yeast in direct contact inhibits fermentation.
  2. Step 2: Select the Dough Cycle: Choose the "Dough" or "Pizza Dough" cycle. This cycle only kneads and proofs — it does not bake. It typically runs about 90 minutes (15 minutes kneading + 75 minutes proofing). Press start. The machine handles everything: knead, proof, done.
  3. Step 3: Remove the Risen Dough: After 90 minutes, the dough should have doubled in size. Remove the pan (the dough isn't hot, but the pan may be slightly warm). Invert the dough onto a floured surface. It should be soft, smooth, and spring back slowly when pressed with a finger.
  4. Step 4: Roll Out into Rounds: Divide the dough into two pieces (one per pizza). Take one piece and roll from the center outward with a rolling pin, forming a circle about 12 inches (30cm) in diameter. It doesn't need to be perfect — irregular shapes look more "homemade." Leave the edges thicker to form a raised crust, and roll the center thin. Prick the center with a fork a few times to prevent bubbling during baking.
  5. Step 5: Top and Bake: Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in the center, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, add your favorite toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, etc.), and top with more cheese. Bake in a preheated 450°F (230°C) oven for 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden.