Fall in love with fresh homemade pizzas, with a base as thick as you like and topped with all the good stuff!
With some simple kneading and quick proving, you'll be serving up perfect pizza in no time; once you've tried our quick and easy pizza recipes, you'll never go back!

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Fall in love with fresh homemade pizza, with a base as thick as you like and topped with all the good stuff! Get inspired and find your new favourite fake-away.

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If you're craving that perfect homemade pizza but don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, the Allinson’s easy pizza dough recipe is for you. It takes about 10 minutes of kneading by hand—just enough to feel like you're doing something—and then you let the dough do its thing.
Once the dough has proved, it’s time for the fun part, roll it out or go full pro and give it a spin! Pile on your favourite toppings, pop it in the oven, and wait for that golden, crispy magic.
This pizza dough recipe makes up to 3 large pizzas, so there are plenty of slices to go around. Or you can make now, freeze and enjoy later.
<h2>What flour should I use?</h2>
When making pizza dough we use Allinson’s Strong White Bread Flour. The higher gluten levels in the flour give a chewier, stretchy dough that once baked delivers the most flavourful, chewy, slightly crispy crust – pizza perfection!
<h3>Can pizza dough be made in advance?</h3>
Yes! Pizza dough can be made up to 4-5 days before baking - make sure you keep it in the fridge before using it, and allow it to come to room temperature before shaping it into your pizza bases.
<h3>How do I knead pizza dough?</h3>
It couldn't be easier to knead your pizza dough, even if you're new to making homemade pizza bases! Kneading the dough is a vital stage, as it develops the dough’s gluten, giving the dough its chewy texture and structure.
To knead pizza dough, start by dusting your work surface with flour. Place the dough on the surface and press it down with the heel of your hand, pushing it away from you. Fold the dough back over itself, give it a quarter turn, and repeat the pressing motion. Continue this rhythm, adding flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking.
Knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. To test if it’s ready to bake, poke the dough with your finger; it should spring back.
<h2>How to Store</h2>
Your homemade pizza dough will last up to 4-5 days in the fridge or up to 3 months frozen. You should avoid leaving the dough at room temperature for too long as the surface of the dough may dry out. Lightly coat your dough with oil and wrap with plastic wrap or seal in an airtight container. When you're ready to use, allow it to come to room temperature before shaping the dough into your pizza bases (this could take up to 30 minutes). If freezing your dough, divide it into individual pizza sizes and oil each ball before wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and then popping in the freezer.
<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
Fancy taking your dough making skills to the next level?&nbsp;
<ul>
 <li>Give our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/copycat-pizza-express-dough-balls">copycat Pizza Express dough balls recipe</a> a try - delicious and garlic'y</li>
 <li>Whip up our delicious <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/sundried-tomato-bread">sundried tomato bread</a> in only an hour!</li>
</ul>
<h3>Reasons to make our pizza dough:</h3>
⭐Rated five stars by our community of bakers
⭐Makes up to three large pizza bases
⭐Only uses six ingredients

Pizza Dough Recipe

Once you make homemade garlic pizza bread from scratch, it’s hard to beat. It's a total hit with families, and is easier than you think to rustle up when there’s a spare bag of Allinson’s flour in your cupboards.

Garlic Pizza Bread

You could order Pizza Hut delivery… Or you could make your own homemade deep pan pizza. Whip up your dough on your lunch break, leave to prove and you could be enjoying slices of delicious deep dish pizza in your pjs by the end of the day.
Serve it sizzling in a skillet for a restaurant style experience or keep it simple in a baking tray…it’s all about the base after all. Now all you need to decide is what to watch on Netflix.
Spread the love for our recipe and tell other bakers what you think by leaving a review.
Prefer a thinner base? You will love our <a data-item-id="4064143f-cfc8-4ff6-b28b-df2b109ee91b" href="">Copycat Pizza Express recipe</a>.

Deep Pan Pizza

These mini cheese and tomato pizzas are fantastic to serve up at a party, the perfect finger food that doesn’t compromise on taste. Our cheese and tomato pizza recipe is quick and easy, meaning more time enjoying the party!

Mini Cheese & Tomato Pizza

Fancy taking your sourdough pizza to the next level? Give our sourdough stuffed crust pizza recipe a try and say goodbye to those take-out menus.

Sourdough Stuffed Crust Pizza

Forget the takeaway pizza because nothing beats homemade. Enjoy all the things that you love about Pizza Express takeaway with our Copycat Pizza Express recipe; thin fresh base, rich Pizza Express passata and all your favourite toppings. Best of all - no waiting for delivery, this recipe only takes 25 minutes from dough to plate meaning more time to binge watch that must-see Netflix show. Now that’s time well spent. 
 
For more fakeaway ideas, why not try out <a data-item-id="0ab1c0d6-d1c9-5184-a347-3f8167ea571c" href="">Deep Pan Pizza</a> or <a data-item-id="d8a4a40b-50cc-5ddb-b2ac-fa9ef5bc37d1" href="">Copycat Pizza Express doughballs</a> recipes next week?
Baking with a pizza stone? Here's a few tips to make the crispiest pizza bases
How to use pizza stone
Pop your pizza stone in a cold oven &amp; preheat for at least 15 minutes on maximum heat. Transfer the unbaked pizza stone then goes on top of the hot stone, transmitting the heat up to the bottom of the pizza base the same way as a woodfired pizza oven would.&nbsp;
How do you clean a pizza stone?
Clean your pizza stone with fresh water. Don't use washing up liquid as the stone will absorb this...unless you enjoy the taste of soapy pizza of course!&nbsp;
What else can I use a pizza stone for?
Pizza stones can also be used to cook lots of other breads from pittas &amp; flatbreads to the crispiest cheese toastie. You can even use it to crisp up your roast potatoes.&nbsp;

Copycat Pizza Express Pizza

Have you ever thought about combining pizza and naan bread? Neither had we, until now. These home made naan breads are so simple to make using Allinson strong white bread flour and they take minutes to cook in the grill.

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Still on the hunt for the perfectly satisfying Sunday morning breakfast or brunch bake? We hear you. We've come up with the ultimate breakfast... on a pizza! This recipe is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch.

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What is the secret to good pizza dough? Well a great recipe of course.&nbsp;
If you are looking for a healthier alternative or to improve your digestive health this pizza is the one for you. A classic combo of ham and sweetcorn topping a fresh wholemeal pizza base. Or if you prefer once you have mastered the wholemeal pizza dough get creative with your favourite toppings to please the whole family.&nbsp;
<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
If you're looking for a more classic pizza dough, see our delicious and highly rated <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/pizza-dough">Pizza Dough Recipe.</a>

Ham & Sweetcorn Wholemeal Pizza Recipe

Everything is so much more moreish when it's mini, don't you think? Upgrade your party plater with this recipe for mini stuffed pizzas. It is so simple and perfect for kids to enjoy making and even more so eating. Using the Allinson's Olive Oil dough base, it takes only 6 steps and they make a delicious snack or party showstopper for everyone to enjoy.
Get your friends or kids involved in creating their own pizza masterpiece by having a selection of delicious toppings for them to choose from.

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The mystery of how to make gluten free pizza dough is over. Gluten free pizza lovers rejoice.
We have a simple and delicious gluten free pizza recipe that is going to revolutionise your mealtimes and satisfy your pizza cravings.

Gluten Free Pizza

Our bake on the barbeque pizza is everything you need this Summer. Serve up a perfect crispy based pizza chargrilled from the barbeque, ready to smother in your favourite toppings.

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Fire up your pizza oven. Meal times are about to get a whole lot tastier.&nbsp;
This simple pizza dough recipe takes just 10 minutes to knead and whilst it proves you can relax with a drink in the sun, do a spot of gardening or catch up with loved ones – now that’s time well spent.
Rain spoiled your pizza oven plans? Try out <a data-item-id="0ab1c0d6-d1c9-5184-a347-3f8167ea571c" href="">deep pan pizza</a> recipe instead for a new take on your favourite pizza.