A high-hydration, artisan-style bubbly pizza dough recipe that creates a crispy, chewy crust perfect for homemade pizza nights. Easy to make from scratch and ideal for achieving a golden, airy, and flavorful pizza base.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:2 hours
Yield:2 pizzas 1x
Category:Pizza
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for extra chew)
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F)
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: garlic powder and dried oregano for added flavor
Instructions
In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until shaggy, then knead for 8–10 minutes by hand or in a stand mixer with a dough hook.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 2 balls. Gently stretch each ball into a 10–12 inch circle by hand.
Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or steel if available. Top the dough as desired and bake for 7–10 minutes until crust is golden, crispy, and puffed.
Notes
Use bread flour for a chewier texture.
Don’t skip the yeast activation step — it ensures a good rise.
Hand-stretching helps preserve air bubbles for a light crust.
Top with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.