14 Pizza Dough Recipes for the Perfect Crust Every Time

It doesn't matter if you're hosting friends for Game Day or whipping up a family-friendly weeknight dinner — you can never go wrong with pizza. And, as much as we love the convenience of grabbing one from the freezer and popping it into the oven, there's something to be said for the creativity and customization that happens when you make your own from scratch, right down to the dough for the crust.

If you're intimidated by the idea of making your own crust, don't be. These recipes will show you how to make pizza dough like a pro, whether you're looking for a classic chewy crust or something gluten-free. We generally lean towards all-purpose flour for pizza dough. It contains just the right amount of protein (9-11%) for the gluten to develop — it will give you a crust that's got a little chew, but that is still relatively tender. If you prefer a chewier crust (or like a thin-crust pizza) then bread flour, which has a higher protein content and will develop even more gluten, is your go-to. Either way, make sure you knead your dough until it's smooth and just the tiniest bit sticky (about 4-5 minutes) for the perfect finished texture.

There are a lot of handy recipes in this roundup but it's never a bad idea to keep a big-batch recipe bookmarked — like this one. This recipe yields four 1-pound pizza dough balls that you can use right away or wrap and freeze for the future. If you freeze the dough, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then allow it to come to room temperature on your countertop before stretching it out. How you top it is up to you!

This beyond-simple dough requires no yeast and no rising time. Just measure, mix, knead and roll out. It's the perfect pick when you're short on ingredients — or need to get a meal on the table fast.

The secret ingredient in this easy-to-work dough is potato-it provides just the right texture and flavor as well as potassium. You'll need a ricer to ensure smooth potatoes for your dough, but we love this gluten-free recipe so much that we think you'll agree it's worth the small investment.

Thought you had to order delivery in order to dig into a stuffed-crust pizza? Think again! Making your own is so much easier than you think; you just need some mozzarella cheese sticks.

Not all multigrain products are equal; in fact, most are made with refined white flour. For this dough we used white whole-wheat flour, a relative of the red wheat variety but with the same nutritional value, and we added quinoa and whole-grain bulgur wheat for extra fiber. We also added seeds, like sunflower and flax; the flaxseeds are ground to make them easier to digest and more nutritionally available.

If you love the flavor and freshness of homemade pizza dough but are scared of kneading and proofing, we have the recipe for you! Pull out your bread machine. It takes all the guess work out of pizza dough—just add the ingredients and walk away. Out comes enough beautiful dough for a sheet pan pizza or a deep-dish skillet pizza.

This pizza dough comes together in just ten minutes, with no rising or resting time but it still has a complex flavor and chewy texture that mimics the real thing. The yogurt in the dough helps make it tender and pliable so it's easy to roll and shape and won't fall apart on the grill. As a bonus, you can use any plain Greek yogurt you have on hand — from full-fat to non-fat (though full-fat yogurt will yield a slightly more tender crust).

Bobby's easy recipe has hundreds of 5-star reviews. Fans rave that it's "the best dough recipe" and that their pizzas "come out perfectly every time". The secret to Bobby's fan-favoite dough? He uses bread flour which gives the pizza a much crisper crust.

A simple way to upgrade your pizza crust? Sprinkling it with garlic, shallot, salt and a blend of seeds — just like the seasoning you'll find on top of an everything bagel — before baking. It adds a ton of flavor for almost no extra effort at all.

Sometimes the best recipes are surprisingly simple — like this basic pizza dough that uses just 5 common ingredients. The key is to make sure you knead your dough well, until it's smooth and elastic. If you give it a gentle stretch and the dough tears, knead it a little bit more.

The remarkable thing about this easy pizza dough is that it contains no yeast — and no yeast means no waiting. The pizza takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, and comes out fluffy and crisp on the bottom.

The simple trick that keeps your pizza crust from getting soggy? Prebake it! All you need to do is give the rolled shaped crust about a 10-minute head start in a hot oven. Then, load it up with your favorite toppings and finish baking. This recipe will show you how.

Yes, you really can make and bake homemade pizza crust in less than 30 minutes! The trick is whipping up a pourable crust. This pizza is topped with roasted eggplant, bell peppers, feta and artichokes but you can feel free to substitute your favorite ingredients.