Herbed Pizza Crust Recipe (Homemade Pizza Dough)
This herbed pizza crust recipe makes a simple, aromatic homemade pizza base using dried herbs mixed right into the dough. You’ll activate the yeast, mix the “ingredients,” and knead until smooth, then shape it and give it a quick bake so it’s ready for sauce and toppings. Follow the “how to make” steps for an easy crust that serves 4.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Activate the yeast
Stir the warm water and sugar together. Sprinkle in the active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
Mix the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, bread flour, salt, rosemary, oregano, thyme, and black pepper. Give it a quick whisk so the herbs spread evenly.
Knead the dough
Pour the yeast mixture into the bowl and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on the counter for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic; add a light sprinkle of flour only if it’s very sticky.
Rest and shape
Form the dough into a ball and let it rest in the bowl for 10 minutes. Dust your pan or pizza stone with cornmeal, then press or roll the dough into your preferred shape and thickness.
Quick pre-bake
Bake the crust in a fully preheated hot oven for 5 minutes to set the base. Take it out, add sauce and toppings, then continue baking as needed until the edges are lightly browned.