Refrigerator Pizza Dough Recipe
Introduction
This refrigerator pizza dough recipe is perfect for busy home cooks who want delicious, homemade pizza with minimal effort. The dough requires no kneading and can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks, making it incredibly convenient for quick pizza nights.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups warm water (100-110℉)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant dry yeast
- 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Step 1: In a 6-quart food storage container, use a large spoon to stir together warm water, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, instant dry yeast, and all-purpose flour.
- Step 2: Stir until the ingredients form a dough ball and are fairly well dispersed with no dry spots. The dough will be sticky; no kneading is required.
- Step 3: Cover the container and let the dough rise at room temperature for 90 minutes.
- Step 4: Cover with a lid and refrigerate until ready to use. Make sure to allow some ventilation for gases to escape. The dough will stay good in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Step 5: When ready to make pizza, pull off about 1/4 of the dough. Roll it out with a rolling pin or toss it into a 14 to 16-inch crust.
- Step 6: Top with your favorite toppings and bake on a pizza stone or pan in a 500°F oven for 7 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and browned.
Tips & Variations
- For a crispier crust, preheat your pizza stone in the oven before baking.
- Try substituting brown sugar with honey for a slightly different sweetness.
- If you prefer a thinner crust, divide the dough into smaller portions before rolling out.
- Add herbs like dried oregano or garlic powder to the dough mixture for extra flavor.
Storage
Store the dough covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When ready to use, bring the dough to room temperature before shaping. Leftover baked pizza should be stored in an airtight container and can be reheated in an oven or microwave.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I freeze this pizza dough?
Yes, you can freeze the dough after the initial rise. Portion it into balls, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and place in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use.
Do I need to knead the dough?
No kneading is required for this recipe. Stirring the ingredients until combined creates a sticky dough that develops gluten during the rise, resulting in a great texture.
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Refrigerator Pizza Dough Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (including rise time)
- Yield: 4 medium pizzas (14 to 16-inch crusts) 1x
Description
This Refrigerator Pizza Dough recipe offers a simple, no-knead dough that can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. It produces a deliciously chewy and flavorful pizza crust, perfect for quick homemade pizzas baked at high heat for that perfect bubbly and browned finish.
Ingredients
Pizza Dough Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups warm water (100-110℉)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant dry yeast
- 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a 6-quart food storage container, use a large spoon to stir together the warm water, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, instant dry yeast, and all-purpose flour until a sticky dough ball forms with no dry spots.
- Let Dough Rise: Cover the container and let the dough rise at room temperature for 90 minutes. This allows the yeast to activate and the dough to expand.
- Refrigerate Dough: Cover the container with a lid, leaving small ventilation for gases to escape, and refrigerate the dough until ready to use. The dough can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
- Shape the Dough: When ready to bake, remove about one-quarter of the dough. Use a rolling pin to roll it out or toss it by hand into a 14 to 16-inch pizza crust.
- Add Toppings: Top the rolled-out dough with your favorite pizza toppings such as sauce, cheese, and meats or vegetables.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake the pizza on a pizza stone or pizza pan in a preheated 500°F oven for 7 to 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and browned.
Notes
- No kneading required, making this dough easy and convenient.
- Ensure some ventilation when refrigerating the dough to allow gas to escape during fermentation.
- The dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, allowing for flexibility in meal planning.
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispy crust.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven and pizza thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: refrigerator pizza dough, no-knead pizza dough, make-ahead pizza crust, easy pizza dough, homemade pizza
