Homemade Frozen Pizza Dough

Easy, Make-Ahead🍕

Homemade pizza is always better than store-bought, and having Frozen Pizza Dough ready to go means you can enjoy fresh, homemade pizza anytime! This easy dough recipe makes three sheet pan pizzas or six smaller round pizzas, so you can prep ahead and freeze for later.

With just a few simple ingredients, this dough is chewy, crispy, and full of flavor. Plus, freezing it in portioned baggies with a little olive oil makes for an easy grab-and-go pizza night!

Why You’ll Love This Frozen Pizza Dough

✔ Make-Ahead & Freezer Friendly – No need to make fresh dough every time!✔ Chewy, Crispy, & Delicious – The perfect homemade pizza crust.✔ Budget-Friendly – WAY cheaper than takeout or store-bought dough.✔ Super Versatile – Use for classic pizza, calzones, breadsticks, or focaccia!

The Recipe: Frozen Pizza Dough

Ingredients (Makes 3 Large Sheet Pan Pizzas or 6 Smaller Rounds):

• 12 cups all-purpose or bread flour

• 4 tbsp salt

• 3 ½ tsp yeast (instant or active dry)

• 5 cups warm water (add more if the dough is too dry)

• 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and yeast.

2. Slowly add warm water while mixing. (Start with 5 cups and add more if needed.)

3. Add olive oil and knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. I prefer to add everything into my stand mixer and let it do the work! It is so much easier!

5. Cover with a towel and let rise at room temperature for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size.

📌 Pro Tip: Using a stand mixer with a dough hook? Mix on low for about 8-10 minutes until smooth!

Step 2: Divide & Prep for Freezing

5. Once the dough has risen, divide it into 3-4 large portions (for sheet pan pizzas) or 5-6 smaller portions (for round pizzas).

6. Lightly coat each dough ball with olive oil to prevent sticking.

7. Place each dough ball in a Ziploc bag with a little extra olive oil.

8. Flatten slightly, seal, and freeze!

📌 Why Use Olive Oil? It prevents freezer burn and makes the dough easier to work with when thawed!

How to Thaw & Use Frozen Pizza Dough

Quick Thaw Method (Same Day Use):

• Remove dough from the freezer.

• Let it thaw at room temperature for 2–4 hours until soft and puffy.

Overnight Thaw (Best Method!):

• Transfer dough from the freezer to the fridge the night before.

• Let it sit at room temp for 1-2 Hours before stretching.

• Or just take the dough out in the morning and stretch for dinner.

📌 Pro Tip: Once thawed, roll out the dough, top with your favorite ingredients, and bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy! If you like a crispier pizza I recommend baking for 6 minutes before adding your topping. It helps the crust get crispier without all your toppings burning.

Ways to Use This Pizza Dough

🍕 Classic Pizza – Sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings!🧄 Garlic Breadsticks – Brush with garlic butter and bake!🥟 Calzones – Stuff with cheese, meats, or veggies.🌿 Focaccia – Press into a pan, add olive oil, and bake!

Why This Frozen Pizza Dough is a Must-Try!

This easy, freezer-friendly pizza dough makes homemade pizza so much more convenient! With just a few minutes of prep, you can have fresh, homemade pizza anytime—without the hassle of making dough from scratch every time.

If you try this, tag me on Instagram @Weeknight_Homemaker—I’d love to see your homemade pizza creations!

Happy baking! 

🍕❄️Lauren

The Weeknight Homemaker