This bread machine pizza dough recipe is a hassle-free way to achieve perfect pizza dough every time. It’s the perfect dough for your next pizza night.
Feeling like delicious homemade pizza is just a dream that’s slipped through your fingers? Been there, done that! But hold up before you toss in the towel.
This bread machine recipe is the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.
I’ll be the first to confess that baking isn’t exactly my forte. And let’s face it, crafting a killer pizza crust can feel like an unattainable feat. But I finally took the plunge and invested in my first bread maker. Game-changer, folks!
This is the best pizza dough recipe I’ve ever tried. And using a bread machine is my favorite way to make it! It requires very little work and is way better than anything you’ll snag from your local pizzeria. GUARANTEED!
Pile it high with your favorite pizza toppings, bake it to perfection, top it with a little vegan parmesan, and enjoy life.
Whether this is your first time making homemade pizza dough or you’re an experienced baker, I am sure you’ll love the simplicity and deliciousness of this recipe.
In This Post
- Ingredients you’ll need
- How to make the best bread machine pizza dough
- What toppings can I use on bread-maker pizza dough?
- Can bread machine pizza dough be refrigerated?
- How to freeze machine bread machine pizza dough
- Top tips for making the best bread machine pizza dough
- Homemade pizza making tips
- Frequently asked questions
- Pairing
- Easy Bread Machine Pizza Dough
- 💬 Community
Ingredients you’ll need
What’s the secret behind this homemade pizza dough? Simple ingredients. There’s no need for fancy flour blends or obscure additives here. Just your basic pantry staples coming together to create a good pizza.
- warm water (room temperature)
- maple syrup
- sea salt
- aquafaba
- bread flour and whole wheat pastry flour
- instant yeast or active dry yeast
See the recipe card below for exact quantities and step-by-step instructions.
How to make the best bread machine pizza dough
This bread machine pizza dough recipe is a quick and easy way to have fresh, homemade pizza anytime. If you’re only making one pizza, wrap the other half of the dough in plastic wrap and set it in the fridge.
- Place ingredients into the bread machine pan in the order they are listed. Be sure the kneading paddle is attached.
- Select the DOUGH setting.
- Press START to begin the dough-making process.
- At the end of the DOUGH cycle, remove the pizza dough and follow your favorite pizza recipe.
Hint: Press your dough on a large piece of parchment paper dusted with cornmeal or flour. Do this before transferring it to a baking stone or pizza pan. It will help to make sure the dough doesn’t stick. Trust me on this one.
What toppings can I use on bread-maker pizza dough?
When it comes to topping your vegan pizza dough with your favorite toppings, the options are endless and oh-so-delicious!
Think classic toppings like tomato sauce, homemade vegan mozzarella, mushroom, bell pepper, red onion, and any of your favorite veggies.
Want to amp up the protein? Try adding some vegan Italian sausage crumbles, vegan pepperoni, and grilled tofu. Get creative and mix and match to create your perfect plant-based pie!
Can bread machine pizza dough be refrigerated?
Yes! Divide the dough into equal portions, wrap your bread machine pizza dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for 3-4 days.
Remove the dough ball from the refrigerator an hour or two before you plan to make your pizza. As the dough reaches room temperature, you’ll notice that it becomes easier to stretch, thanks to the gluten having time to relax.
How to freeze machine bread machine pizza dough
After the dough is ready, divide it into equal portions, cover each portion with parchment paper, and wrap them individually in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped dough portions into freezer-friendly plastic bags. Freeze for up to 2 months.
When ready to use, thaw the pizza dough in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours.
Top tips for making the best bread machine pizza dough
For the ultimate pizza crust, bread flour reigns supreme, delivering a crispy exterior and a chewier crumb. But fear not. If all-purpose flour is what you have on hand, use it; it’s better than nothing.
- Mix 75% all-purpose flour with 25% whole wheat flour to create a whole wheat pizza dough recipe that’s both nutritious and delicious.
- Follow the order of ingredients listed for this bread machine pizza dough recipe. Each one plays a crucial role in the dough’s chemistry, ensuring a flawless outcome.
- The dough should double in size. If it doesn’t, let the dough rest in the bread pan until it does.
- This bread machine pizza dough recipe is an oil-free pizza crust recipe. However, you will need to lightly spray the bread pan of your machine or wipe a small amount of oil around the sides. Otherwise, the dough could stick to the pan once it’s finished.
Homemade pizza making tips
- A preheated pizza stone will give you the perfect crispy crust. This step is key to achieving that coveted texture we all love.
- To make thin crust pizzas, divide the dough into three equal pieces. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out thinly on a lightly floured surface, and reduce the cooking time accordingly.
- Craving a thicker pizza crust? Make the pizza smaller in diameter, add a few extra minutes to the baking time, and keep a close eye on it!
- A preheated oven is super important when making homemade pizza. Your oven temperature needs to be between 450-550˚F. I like to turn on my oven and let it heat for about 30 minutes before baking my pizza.
- If you don’t have a baking stone use a regular pizza pan with parchment paper. If all else fails and you have neither, a baking sheet will work.
- Use a pizza peel. A pizza peel lets you place pizzas in an oven while minimizing the risk of burns or injury. Sometimes referred to as a pizza shovel or a pizza paddle, they have a flat carrying surface attached to a long handle.
Frequently asked questions
Pizza dough is usually crafted to be thinner and more tender compared to bread dough, which tends to be thicker and chewier in texture.
Not all brands are exactly the same, but it usually takes about an hour and a half in total.
Over-kneading the bread, utilizing improper flour, or having drier flour than the recipe specifies could all be potential reasons.
If your crusts aren’t puffing up in the oven, it’s a sign there’s not enough air in your dough. For that airy texture, go for finely ground flour. My top picks are 00 flour or strong white bread flour.
Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to use with this homemade pizza dough:
Let me know if you try this recipe! Leave a comment with a star rating and tag a photo @shaneandsimple on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
Easy Bread Machine Pizza Dough
- Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield1 ½ pounds of dough 1x
- DietVegan
This bread machine pizza dough recipe is a hassle-free way to achieve perfect pizza dough every time. It's the perfect dough for your next pizza night.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of warm water (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon of maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons of aquafaba
- 2 ⅔ cups of bread flour or 00 flour
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon of whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 ¾ teaspoons of active dry yeast or instant yeast
Instructions
- Place ingredients into the bread machine pan in the order they are listed. Be sure the kneading paddle is attached.
- Select the DOUGH setting.
- Press START to begin the dough-making process.
- At the end of the DOUGH cycle, remove the pizza dough and follow your favorite pizza recipe.
- Optional: you can also divide the dough in half and make two smaller pizzas.
Notes
*Nutrition info is for one slice of the crust and does not include any toppings!
- Hint: The dough should double in size. If it doesn't, let the dough rest in the bread pan until it does.
- If not using right away, wrap your bread machine pizza dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 3-4 days.
- Freezing: After the dough is ready, divide it into equal portions, cover each portion with parchment paper, and wrap them individually in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped dough portions into freezer-friendly plastic bags. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw the pizza dough in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours.
- Follow the ingredients and put them in the bread pan in the order listed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of 10
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 0.7 g
- Sodium: 118.4 mg
- Fat: 0.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.6 g
- Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bread Machine Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Helpful Guides
- Method: Bread Machine
- Cuisine: Italian inspired
This turned out great! So yummy!
It will be my go-to recipe from now! Too bad you don’t have a space where we could share photos of your recipes that we make!
Do you have any other recipes for the bread machine that are whole food plant based? I would invest in a bread machine if I could make bread without the oil and egg and could use plant milk. Thanks.
They’re coming:) I assure you.
This bread machine pizza dough recipe is a hassle-free way to achieve perfect pizza dough every time. It’s the perfect dough for your next pizza night.