This bread machine pizza dough is a weekend staple at our house! The outside of the crust is slightly crispy, but your teeth will quickly sink into the pillowy soft, airy layer underneath. Simply whip up this dough and let your bread machine do the hard work for you!
Are you drooling yet? Me too! You might also enjoy my 15 minute easy Margherita flatbread and this yummy mini pizza recipe. Don’t have a bread machine? Scroll to the bottom to see how you can make it by hand.
Making pizza dough in a bread machine (here’s the Bread Machine I use) – might sound intimidating at first (or maybe even impossible). But don’t worry – there are some tricks that will help make this process easier and I’m about to share all you need to know to become a bread machine pizza dough pro!
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The process of making pizza dough in a bread machine takes very little effort from you. Just add the ingredients into the bread machine and remove the perfect pizza dough 1.5 hours later. No kneading, no sink full of dishes. Just perfection. Every. Time.
Traditional pizza dough is made with only finely ground wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt. The yeast amount is minuscule to allow for a long, cold fermentation process, which helps the flavors deepen, mature, and get complex. Once the dough is ready, the dough is stretched, loaded with toppings, then baked in a ripping hot wood fire oven in a matter of 60-90 seconds for the crispiest crust.
The short bake time doesn’t allow for too much moisture to be lost, so the pizza is deliciously crispy on the outside while still soft, chewy, and moist on the inside. The perfect combo of flavors, texture, and aromas is what makes the authentic pizza a favorite with so many.
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The idea with the bread machine pizza dough though, is that we are able to create a comparable flavor and texture to that of the original. Since in the bread machine the pizza dough is all done in only 1.5 hours there are several things that need to change to compensate for the lack of prolonged fermentation, as well as longer bake time since home ovens do not reach the same high temperatures that brick or stone pizza ovens do.
To get this EASY bread machine pizza dough as close to the original as possible changes to the original recipe ingredient list needed to be made. Those changes were the addition of oil, sugar, and an increase in the yeast amount.
One of the most magical things about pizza is the crispy crust with leopard-like charring. That type of charring on the bottom of the pizza is achieved by baking the pizza at extremely high temperatures in wood-fired brick pizza ovens. The extreme temperatures aid in creating the crispy, non-floppy crust that allows you to hold a slice in your hand without the slice bending and all toppings and cheese falling off.
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But, how do we achieve the same result if the home oven doesn’t retain heat the same way, since as soon as you open the oven all heat escapes? There are several tricks that we can utilize to get as close to the real deal as we can.
First and foremost, you have to allow the oven to build up heat which will help with heat loss every time you open the oven door. When I started making pizza, I noticed that the pizzas I baked first took longer to cook than those I baked last. Also, the pizza that I baked last had a crispier crust with better looking leopard-like print bottom.
So now, I preheat the oven for 1 hour at 550F before baking my first pizza to get the best, crispiest crust.
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Preheating the oven about 30 minutes before the dough cycle on your bread machine is complete will allow enough time to get the home oven as hot as it can get.
When the dough is rested, stretched, and loaded with toppings, your oven will be ready to bake the best pizza a home oven can give you.
Preheating the oven is the first step to getting the best crust on your pizza. Another thing you can do to build on that is to use either pizza stone or pizza steel. Both help with heat loss and heat retention.
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A pizza stone will give you a better result than baking the pizza on a baking sheet, but pizza steel will do even better than either. Read this article by SeriousEats that explains the difference and why one works better than the other.
Baking the pizza on a pizza stone or steel means that the crust is hit with an immediate blast of heat as soon as it goes in the oven, which doesn’t allow it to get soggy or limp, but instead creates super crispy crust with huge air pockets. I have been using pizza steel for a while and ever since I got it, bread machine pizza is on regular menu rotation. It’s just too easy and too good not to make!
As you can see, once you get this bread maker pizza dough recipe down, the possibilities are endless! Now lets get to it!
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One of the best parts about pizza is that it can be customized to your tastes. You can add any toppings you want to your bread maker pizza dough, but here are a few ideas.
Want a “classic” pizza? Go with red sauce! I highly recommend using a good-quality tomato sauce (this is the base for your pizza, after all).
Don’t limit yourself just to tomato sauce, however. Some other pizza sauces include olive oil, pesto, alfredo, or even a white pizza sauce. I also really like bbq sauce on my pizza!
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In a pinch, a mixture of half and half, cream cheese (I know, but trust me), pressed garlic and a good amount of grated parmesan cheese will save the day and make an amazing white sauce. Make sure to season with salt and pepper to taste too. Just use a whisk to bring it altogether and spread it over the pizza crust before adding the toppings.
This bread maker pizza dough can be topped off with so many cheese options! The best cheeses for pizza include mozzarella, parmesan, and feta cheese. Some other good cheeses to add to the base of mozzarella are gouda or cheddar if you want to go with a sharper taste. Mix and match for extra flavor!
I like to keep a few frozen pizzas in my freezer for those busy weeknights. And thankfully, this homemade pizza dough freezes very well.
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Yes! You can use the same exact recipe to make pizza dough by hand with just a bowl, or a stand mixer.
This bread machine pizza dough will make pizza night your favorite meal of the week! Perfectly crispy, chewy, yet pillowy soft this homemade pizza dough beats anything you'll ever get at the store. Plus, it's super simple!
Welcome to Let the Baking Begin! I'm Marina and my love and passion for eating only the most delicious foods drive me to share that love here on Let the Baking Begin (since 2009). With over 20 years of experience in the kitchen, you know the recipes are tested and retested until perfect. I'm so happy to have you here. Enjoy! Read more...These pizza dough breadsticks are beyond easy and quick to create! They make the most delicious appetizer or snack that is sure to become a family favorite.
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These breadsticks are simply made from store bought pizza dough found at the grocery store. They pair perfectly with game night appies or a holiday dinner.
The not so secret ingredient in this easy recipe is the pre made pizza crust dough from Pillsbury. I use it in our Pizza Bun Recipe and Spinach Dip and love how quickly I can whip up a delicious recipe with it!!
Tip: homemade pizza dough totally works for this recipe as well. I just like how the Pillsbury crust cuts out some of the last minute prep work.
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4. Twist each piece of dough twice to create a spiral design. Place the strips of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Tip: press the ends of the dough firmly to the parchment paper lined baking sheet so that they stay in place and don’t unwind.
5. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a whisk or fork. Use a pastry brush to wash the top of each breadstick with egg.
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These pizza dough breadsticks are perfect for pairing with soup, stew or ceasar salad. We served them at our annual Elf Party on a giant charcuterie board.
These breadsticks can be stored in an airtight container or freezer bag for a week or in the freezer for up to three months.
These pizza dough breadsticks are absolutely delicious! This recipe is perfect to serve during the holiday season and is sure to become one of your favorite holiday appetizers.
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