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A close-up of a freshly baked golden-brown pizza on a baking sheet over the white marble cooktop. The crust is crisp and bubbly, with melted cheese and toppings glistening, ready to be sliced and served.

Stand Mixer Pizza Dough Recipe

This stand mixer pizza dough delivers a crispy, chewy crust with minimal effort. Perfect for homemade pizza nights, it’s easy, versatile, and better than takeout—ready in just over an hour!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 186
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm water 110 degrees F.
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast 1 packet
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s Garlic Salt

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with dough hook attachment
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap or clean kitchen towel
  • Rolling pin
  • Pizza stone or baking sheet

Method
 

  1. In the stand mixer bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
    A close-up of a shiny glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with warm water at 110°F. A packet of active dry yeast and granulated sugar is sprinkled on top, beginning to dissolve and bubble, a crucial step in making homemade pizza dough.
  2. Add flour, olive oil, kosher salt, and garlic salt. Mix on low speed until combined.
    A close-up of the same stand mixer bowl on a white marble cooktop, as the dough is kneaded on medium speed. The mixture becomes smooth and elastic, stretching perfectly around the dough hook, forming the perfect base for homemade pizza.
  3. Increase speed to medium and knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
    A close-up of a greased glass bowl on a white marble cooktop, with smooth pizza dough placed inside. A kitchen towel covers the top, allowing it to rest and rise for an hour until it doubles in size.
  5. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare your baking surface.
    A close-up of the white marble cooktop, as the risen pizza dough is punched down. A rolling pin begins flattening it into an even round shape, preparing it for topping and baking.
  6. Punch down the dough, roll it out to your desired thickness, and transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
    A close-up of a pizza stone on the white marble cooktop, as the rolled-out pizza dough is carefully transferred onto it. The surface is lightly floured, ensuring a crisp and even bake.
  7. Add your favorite toppings and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
  8. Let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and enjoy!
    A close-up of a freshly baked golden-brown pizza on a baking sheet over the white marble cooktop. The crust is crisp and bubbly, with melted cheese and toppings glistening, ready to be sliced and served.