Best Bread Machine Pizza Dough Recipe

Say goodbye to takeout and hello to homemade perfection with the best bread machine pizza dough recipe! Using your trusty bread maker, you can whip up soft, flavorful dough that’s perfect for any pizza night. Whether you’re searching for easy bread machine recipes or the ultimate pizza dough bread machine guide, this post has you covered. From classic crusts to creative toppings, learn how to master homemade pizza dough bread machine magic with this simple, fail-proof method!

Why I Love Making Pizza Dough in the Bread Machine

Homemade pizza from scratch is a labor of love, and well worth the time it takes for the homemade dough to rise. I love making pizza dough in the bread machine for many reasons. The machine takes care of the mixing, kneading, and even the proofing, ensuring consistent, high-quality results with minimal effort. All you have to do is add the ingredients, press a button, and let the machine do the work, leaving your hands free for other tasks. It eliminates the mess of flour-covered countertops and sticky dough, while also providing the perfect warm environment for the dough to rise. Whether you’re crafting a traditional crust, thin crust, or experimenting with whole wheat or gluten-free options, a bread machine makes it simple to customize recipes to suit your taste. I highly recommend it!

Bread Machine Pizza Dough Equipment

My bread machine is a vintage Toastmaster Model 1195. When I began using it years ago, I quickly realized that the main labor-saving benefit was found in the dough making, whether for homemade rolls, loaves, or pizza crust. I preferred (and still prefer) to shape and bake the dough in the regular oven. Today’s bread machines may have twice as many settings, but they still function the same way as my trusty Toastmaster. If you are considering purchasing a bread machine, there are many options, like this basic, colorful model.

Other equipment you will need for this recipe includes basic kitchen measuring tools, a saucepan (if you are making your own pizza sauce), and one or two pizza pans. Mine have holes in the bottom, similar to these.

For serving the pizza, a rolling pizza wheel slicer is nice to have.

Bread Machine Pizza Dough Ingredients

To make this delicious bread machine pizza dough recipe, you will need:

1 and 2/3 cups water

2 tablespoons oil (I use canola oil most of the time, but sometimes add in a bit of olive oil)

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons dry milk

4 and 1/2 cups bread flour

2 teaspoons active dry yeast (make sure it is not past its expiration date)

These ingredients make enough dough for two pizza crusts.

Ingredients for Homemade Pizza Sauce

If you would like to make your own pizza sauce, here’s my easy recipe.

2 6-ounce cans tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder

1/2-1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)

1/4 cup water

Topping Options

You can top your pizza any way you prefer. Popular options include shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, fresh sliced peppers, onions, Italian sausage, sliced olives, sliced mushrooms, Canadian bacon, or pineapple chunks. The beauty of making your own homemade pizza is that the topping combinations can be as varied as you like.

Bread Machine Pizza Dough Instructions

Place the ingredients in the machine in the order listed (this is important). Use the dough setting on your bread machine.

While the bread machine is mixing the pizza dough, mix all ingredients in a small saucepan. Stir and heat on medium until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. Set aside to cool and use on your pizzas when they are ready for toppings.

When the dough cycle has almost completed, grease two round pizza pans. (I like to use the wrapper from a stick of butter and dip it in butter-flavored Crisco to grease.)

When the cycle has completed, remove the dough from the bread machine pan. Divide the dough in half.

Rotating the dough as you stretch it, turn each pan in a circular motion until the edge of the dough reaches the edge of the pan. Raise the edge of the dough slightly.

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Spread pizza sauce over the dough, then sprinkle with the toppings of your choice.

Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown around the edges.

Pizza Dough without a Bread Machine

Can you make this pizza dough recipe without a bread machine? Yes! Just mix the ingredients in a large bowl (you could use a stand mixer with a bread hook, if you have one).  Cover the bowl of dough and let it rise for an hour. From there, follow the instructions for shaping the dough and decorating it with toppings.

Love to Cook with Garden Fresh Ingredients?

This crock pot taco soup recipe calls for canned salsa, but you can also use tomatoes, peppers, onions, and garlic right from your garden. If making the most of the produce from your garden gives you a thrill like it does for me, you might enjoy making chocolate chip zucchini bread. If you grow potatoes, an easy way to cook them is to make roasted red skin potatoes with garlic and rosemary. Make a healthy, economical meal with scarlet runner beans. Got more squash or zucchini? Cook up some creamy tomato butternut squash soup, some butternut squash mini pizzas, zucchini fritters, or some fried zucchini with dipping sauce. Make the most of a bountiful onion harvest by making French onion sausage soup in the crock pot. There are many delicious possibilities when you grow your own fresh vegetables!

More Meal Inspiration

It’s always nice to have a plan when it comes to meals. If you’re looking for a way to get more organized with your meal planning efforts, I’ve got something for you. Free, editable meal planners! The templates can be used over and over, as often as you need them. You can make as many duplicates as you like, and you’ll be able to save old meal plans for future reference. I hope it simplifies things for you.

Have fun making homemade pizza with bread machine pizza dough, and may all of your home-cooked, made-with-love dinner endeavors meet with great success!

 

Lisa Mitchell is a wife, mom, and school librarian who likes to create and share recipes, often using fresh ingredients from her family’s small Pacific Northwest farm. To get more easy recipes, click on over to the Food page.