Some things are just way too easy to make at home—like homemade pizza dough! With our detailed step-by-step photos, you'll have a soft, pillowy crust in no time (and yes, you can even make it ahead for extra convenience!). Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to pizza night perfection.
05Divide: Divide the dough into two balls, then cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes. If you don’t plan on making 2 pizzas, you can freeze one of the balls now**.
06Roll: Roll pizza dough directly onto lightly flour- or cornmeal-dusted parchment paper (12 inches for traditional crust, 14 for thin crust). Brush dough with olive oil, then top with your favorite ingredients.
07Bake: Preheat oven to 475°F (250°C). Place your empty pizza pan in the oven while it preheats to make it hot (hot pan = crispy crust). Bake on the lowest rack for 10 to 12 minutes, then move to the upper rack and broil for 2 minutes.