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This image shows a freshly baked pizza with golden, crispy crust and warm, cheesy slices, showcasing the delicious results of using stand mixer pizza dough.

Stand Mixer Pizza Dough Recipe

This stand mixer pizza dough is easy, foolproof, and perfect for homemade pizza nights. With a chewy, airy texture and a crispy crust, it comes together effortlessly using a dough hook. Just mix, knead, let it rise, and bake with your favorite toppings for a delicious pizza.
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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with a dough hook attachment
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 14-inch pizza pan
  • Pastry brush
  • Dough scraper or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 package of active dry yeast
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Begin by dissolving yeast in warm water in a pre-warmed mixing bowl.
    This image shows yeast dissolving in warm water inside a pre-warmed mixing bowl, an important first step to activate the yeast for making pizza dough.
  • Add salt, olive oil, and 2 ½ cups of flour.
    This image shows salt, olive oil, and flour being added to the mixing bowl, the next step in preparing the ingredients for the pizza dough.
  • Attach the dough hook and mix on speed 2 for about a minute.
    This image shows the dough hook in action, mixing the pizza dough ingredients on speed 2 for about one minute to combine them into a smooth mixture.
  • Continue mixing on speed 2 while gradually adding the remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and clings to the hook.
    This image shows the gradual addition of flour to the dough mixture, allowing the dough to pull away from the sides of the bowl and cling to the hook.
  • Knead for another two minutes on speed 2.
  • Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, turning it to coat the top, then cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about one hour.
    This image shows the dough being kneaded for an additional two minutes on speed 2, ensuring it becomes smooth and elastic.
  • Punch the dough down, then brush a 14-inch pizza pan with oil.
    This image shows the pizza dough being punched down to release air, and the pizza pan is brushed with oil in preparation for shaping the dough.
  • Press the dough evenly across the pan, forming a slight edge to hold the toppings.
    This image shows the dough being pressed evenly across the pizza pan, forming a slight edge to hold the pizza toppings.
  • Add desired toppings and bake at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and crisp.
    This image shows a pizza dough base with various toppings being added, ready for baking into a delicious pizza.

Notes

  • The exact flour amount may vary based on humidity and flour type; start with 2 cups and add gradually until the dough is soft and slightly tacky.
  • For extra flavor, increase the salt slightly (just under a teaspoon) and brush the crust with olive oil before baking.
  • A preheated pizza stone can help create a crispier crust if you prefer a more artisanal texture.