11/09/2025
Homemade Pizza Dough and Donut Dough
Pizza Dough Ingredients
All-purpose flour
yeast
Warm water
Sugar
Oil
Salt
Donut Dough Ingredients
FlourBase
Yeast
Sugar
Milk
Eggs
Butter
How to Make Homemade Pizza Dough (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
Combine ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F) with 1 tsp sugar in a bowl.
Sprinkle 1 tsp instant yeast over the water.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Mix and Knead
Stir in 2 tbsp oil and ½ tsp salt.
Add 2 cups all-purpose flour gradually, mixing until a rough dough forms.
Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 3: First Rise
Transfer dough to a greased bowl.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 4: Shape and Bake
Punch down the dough.
Roll out to your desired thickness and transfer to a pizza pan.
Add sauce, cheese, and toppings.
Bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12–15 minutes or until crust is golden and cooked through.
Check out our Basic Pizza Sauce Recipe to pair with your crust.
How to Make Donut Dough from Scratch
Step 1: Prepare the Yeast Mixture
Warm 1 cup milk (105–110°F).
Stir in ¼ cup sugar and 1 packet (2¼ tsp) rapid-rise yeast.
Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Mix Ingredients
Add 2 eggs, ½ tsp salt, and ½ cup softened butter to the yeast mixture.
Gradually stir in 4½ cups all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
Step 3: Knead and First Rise
Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise for 1 hour.
Step 4: Shape and Second Rise
Roll out dough to ½-inch thickness.
Cut out donuts using a cutter or cup and bottle cap.
Place on parchment, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Fry and Finish
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
Drain on paper towels.
Coat in sugar, glaze, or cinnamon-sugar.
Don’t miss our Glazed Donuts Recipe for more ideas.
Pizza Toppings and Donut Finishes
Best Pizza Toppings
TypeToppingsClassicMozzarella, pepperoni, mushroomsVeggieSpinach, onions, olives, bell peppersGourmetProsciutto, arugula, fig jamSpicyJalapeños, spicy sausage, red chili
Donut Finish Ideas
TypeTopping/CoatingClassicGranulated sugarIcedVanilla or chocolate glazeFilledCustard, jam, or NutellaFancyMaple glaze with bacon crumble
Storage, Freezing & Reheating
Pizza Dough
Fridge: Store after first rise for up to 48 hours.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months in a ziplock bag.
Thawing Tip: Bring to room temp before rolling out.
Donut Dough
Refrigeration: Best to fry fresh. You can refrigerate shaped donuts for a few hours.
Freezing: Freeze fried donuts (unglazed) and reheat at 300°F for 6–8 minutes.