Who in their right mind would ever say no to pizza night? Well, I don’t think anyone. So, I have the perfect recipe for you if you are like me and millions of others who like pizza but do not like spending money on it.
With this recipe, you can master how to make any pizza dough and Domino’s Pizza Dough at home. Making this dough is easy, requires no cooking, and is completely vegan and vegetarian since we do not use eggs.
When I make my Domino’s Pizza Dough, I like to make it in big batches since it can be frozen for about three months. This means more pizza whenever I want. If this is your first time working with yeast, it can be a little intimidating, but do not let that get to you because it is so easy.
If you are tired of making hard pizza dough, then you are in the right place! Domino’s Pizza Dough is the softest, and I will spill all the secrets of how you can make it, too.
Just top it off with your favorite toppings; you can easily turn it into any kind of pizza you want for cheap. Trust me, the secret to a good pizza is not in the toppings but in the dough.
With all the tips I have for you, you can make this extravagant and glamorous pizza at home in no time, so let’s get started.
Equipment Required
- Oven: To bake the pizza, you can use your oven once the dough is ready.
- Pizza Pan: I like baking pizza in a pizza pan for the perfect crust.
- Bowl: I am using two bowls for this recipe. One is to mix the dough, and the other is to activate the yeast.
- Cling Foil: I use cling foil to cover the dough in the bowl.
Domino’s Pizza Dough Ingredients & Substitutions
Note: This recipe’s ingredients can serve up to four people. You can increase or decrease the quantities as needed.
- 4 Cups All-purpose Flour: Bread flour also works for this recipe; using bread flour will make your dough a little chewier.
- 1 Teaspoon Yeast: You can also use active yeast for this recipe.
- ½ Cup Luke Warm Water
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Sugar
- ½ Tablespoon Olive Oil: If I can’t find olive oil nearby, I like to use canola or vegetable oil for this recipe.
Preparation And Cooking Time
| Preparation Time | Resting Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Minutes | 1 Hour | 15 Minutes | 1 Hour 25 Minutes |
How To Make Domino’s Pizza Dough At Home
Step 1
First, prepare the yeast, as it takes some time to activate. Mix yeast, water, sugar, and salt in a bowl and let it sit.
Step 2
Mix it all well so that the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 3
Once the yeast is activated, add all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar to the yeast mixture and knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes smooth. This will give us our pizza dough.
Step 4
After the dough is ready, smear the top with olive oil and let it sit in a bowl fully covered for about 2 hours.
Step 5
Finally, after 2 hours, your pizza dough will rise. Then, you can shape it and add your favorite toppings to make your favorite pizza at home. After this, bake it in the oven for 15 minutes at 450 degrees F and enjoy it while it is warm.
Expert Tips That I Recommend
- I like to use my hands to make the pizza dough, but you can also knead the dough with an electric mixer.
- To activate my yeast, I like to use lukewarm water. Too hot water can kill them, while cold water cannot activate the yeast.
- When I use frozen pizza dough, I rest it on the countertop for an hour. This makes it easier to work with.
- If this is your first time making pizza dough at home, remember that your dough will look shaggy at first. After kneading, it should be smooth and a bit tacky. Once done, press the dough with a finger. If it bounces back, it is ready; if not, you should knead it until it reaches this stage.
- Letting the dough rise is a big part of this process. But after the dough has risen, you must also punch it down to release air bubbles that might be trapped in it.
- While rolling the Pizza Dough, it is important to remember that it should not be rolled extremely thin. Thin pizza dough will not hold the toppings and sauce together. I also like to fold the edges of the dough inwards in a circular motion so that it has a nice shield around it.
- Every food deserves a bit of rest after coming out of the oven; the same goes for this one. After you take your pizza dough out, let it rest for at least 5-10 minutes to avoid the messy look of the toppings and cheese.
- A baking tip I follow while baking the pizza is to place a pan with hot water in the oven. This will release steam and give the dough a perfectly chewy texture.
- If you have a pizza stone, try using that instead of a pan. This will help with even heat distribution.
- If your pizza dough still has air bubbles after you knock it down, try docking it a little with a fork before baking. This will help release those extra air bubbles.
FAQs About Domino’s Pizza Dough Recipe
Nutritional Information Per Serving
It is a no-brainer that Domino’s Pizza Dough is not a healthy option to enjoy every day. It is rich in calories, and depending on the toppings you use, the calories can skyrocket. This is something that should be consumed in moderation to maintain a balanced diet.
To give you a clearer idea, here is a nutrition chart below on Domino’s Pizza Dough:
| Calories | 475 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 96 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sodium | 184 mg |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 586 mg |
| Potassium | 141 mg |
| Sugar | 1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 IU |
| Vitamin C | 0.003 mg |
| Iron | 6 g |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
One of the major highlights of this recipe is that it is completely vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free. Also, gluten-free and keto-diet followers may just have to make a few adjustments to enjoy this recipe.
So, just by adding their preferred toppings, people following these diets can enjoy it without any restrictions.
Recipe Variations For Different Diets
- Gluten-Free Diet: To make a gluten-free version of Domino’s Pizza Dough, I prefer to use rice flour or almond flour for this recipe. However, do keep in mind that using gluten-free flour will result in a different texture than the original.
- Keto Diet: For a keto-friendly Domino’s Pizza Dough, I like to use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour in this recipe.
Storing This Recipe
- Countertop: Domino’s Pizza Dough cannot be left on the counter for long, as this can make it stringy and hard. Hence, I leave it on the counter for only 30 minutes.
- Refrigeration: It is important to let the pizza dough cool completely before transferring it to the fridge. To refrigerate the leftover pizza dough, I place it in an airtight container and store it for about 2-5 days.
- Freezing: If you enjoy having pizza whenever you can freeze the pizza dough to enjoy it later. For this, I like to spray some oil on the dough and place one ball in an airtight container. Make sure the container is free of air. Before usage, I like to thaw it overnight in the fridge.
What To Serve With This Recipe
Once you have your Domino’s Pizza Dough ready, you can add toppings of your choice and enjoy it right away. If you are looking for side pairings to go with it, classic French fries always hit the spot.
You can also enjoy this with Spaghetti or Pasta of your choice. I also like my pizza with a smoothie, Shake or Coffee on the side. But if you are into fine and luxurious dining at home, you can have white or red wine with it.
Printable Version
Domino’s Pizza Dough Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Yeast
- ½ Cup Luke Warm Water
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Sugar
- ½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
Equipment
- Bowl
- Oven
- Pizza Pan
- Cling film
Instructions
- First, prepare the yeast, as it takes some time to activate. Mix yeast, water, sugar, and salt in a bowl and let it sit.
- Mix it all well so that the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Once the yeast is activated, add all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar to the yeast mixture and combine it all well. This will give us our pizza dough.
- After the dough is ready, smear the top with olive oil and let it sit in a bowl fully covered for about 2 hours.
- Finally, after 2 hours, your pizza dough will rise. Then, you can shape it and add your favorite toppings to make your favorite pizza at home. After this, bake it in the oven for 15 minutes at 450 degrees F and enjoy it while it is warm.
Video
Notes
- I like to use my hands to make the pizza dough, but you can also knead the dough with an electric mixer.
- To activate my yeast, I like to use lukewarm water. Too hot water can kill them, while cold water cannot activate the yeast.
- When I use frozen pizza dough, I rest it on the countertop for an hour. This makes it easier to work with.
- If this is your first time making pizza dough at home, remember that your dough will look shaggy at first. After kneading, it should be smooth and a bit tacky. Once done, press the dough with a finger. If it bounces back, it is ready; if not, you should knead it until it reaches this stage.
- Letting the dough rise is a big part of this process. But after the dough has risen, you must also punch it down to release air bubbles that might be trapped in it.
- While rolling the pizza dough, it is important to remember that it should not be rolled extremely thin. Thin pizza dough will not hold the toppings and sauce together. I also like to fold the edges of the dough inwards in a circular motion so that it has a nice shield around it.
- Every food deserves a bit of rest after coming out of the oven; the same goes for this one. After you take your pizza dough out, let it rest for at least 5-10 minutes to avoid the messy look of the toppings and cheese.
- A baking tip I follow while baking the pizza is to place a pan with hot water in the oven. This will release steam and give the dough a perfectly chewy texture.
- If you have a pizza stone, try using that instead of a pan. This will help with even heat distribution.
- If your pizza dough still has air bubbles after you knock it down, try docking it a little with a fork before baking. This will help release those extra air bubbles.
Nutrition
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Conclusion
While you might argue that buying the pizza crust from stores is easier, I firmly believe that anything made at home has unbeatable taste and texture. This is an easy baking project perfect for young and budding bakers.
Once you nail this recipe, you can enjoy any pizza at home with your favorite toppings. There are no major steps to fuss it up, and the process is very simple. Follow it to the end, and you will see yourself making batches of it in the future.
If you do so, do not forget to let me know how it turned out. This awesome fresh Domino’s Pizza Dough will be your favourite, along with many others. Happy Pizza-making!
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