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artisan pizza dough

Artisan Pizza Dough: Chewy, Crispy Crust at Home

This artisan pizza dough recipe delivers a chewy and crispy crust, perfect for homemade pizza making.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Bulk Fermentation Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 500 g 00 Flour Can substitute with high-quality all-purpose flour
  • 375 g Water Warm water helps activate yeast
  • 10 g Salt Can reduce for dietary needs
  • 0.25 tsp Instant Yeast Ensures the dough rises
Optional Flavor Add-ins
  • Dried Oregano or Basil Imparts classic Italian flavors
  • Garlic Powder Infuses the dough with a warm, savory taste
For Baking
  • Cornmeal or Flour For dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Pizza Peel
  • Oven
  • pizza stone
  • measuring scale

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for artisan pizza dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 00 flour and 374 grams of warm water, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. In a small bowl, dissolve ¼ teaspoon of instant yeast in the reserved tablespoon of warm water. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until it bubbles.
  3. Let the combined mixture rest undisturbed for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle 10 grams of salt over the rested dough and incorporate it by pinching and folding.
  5. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for 5-6 hours at room temperature.
  6. Gently turn the dough out onto a floured surface, divide it into portions, and shape into balls.
  7. Preheat your oven to its highest setting, ideally 500°F or higher, about 30 minutes before baking.
  8. Transfer your shaped dough onto the hot pizza stone and bake for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pizzaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store shaped dough balls in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Remember to thaw them in the fridge overnight before baking.

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