Perfect for pizza night at home, this fool proof pizza dough is easy enough that even the kids can help!
I’m just going to come out and say it – I’m not a fan of Valentine’s day. Like not at all, not even a little bit. Not even one itty bitty red velvet-y bit. Now before you start thinking that I just hate love and fairy tales and unicorns let me say that I don’t. I love a lot of things. My husband, my kids, my camera, my family, my pillow, food in general. Seriously, I would grab those things and run if our house was every on fire. Except the food. I can replace the food.
And don’t worry – the dogs would run out with us as soon as we open the door. Just like every other time we open the door. Dumb dogs.
The first year the kids were in Mother’s Day out they came home with TWO HUGE BAGS full of candy from their Valentine’s party. HUGE. They got more candy for Valentine’s day then they did from Halloween. I just shook my head and put the candy away when the kids weren’t looking. What kid NEEDS that much candy? All that sugar and dye. Bleg!
I should also tell you that I am absolutely and totally NOT a fan of food coloring. After I had kids and did a little research on the side effects and I decided no thanks. Plus, it is really bad for my Crohns. So when I see red velvet anything my stomach literally turns. If I need to dye anything we use a natural food dye that I found at Sprouts one day. Which isn’t too often but at least I have the option.
Ryon and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s either. We have both agreed not to get gifts or cards or anything. I’m ok with that. I know my husband loves me even though I didn’t get a stuffed teddy bear or a box of chocolates on the 14th. I should also mention though that when we first started dating I was pretty sure I was going to get engaged on Valentine’s day. He kept telling me “I got you something you’ve been asking for.” and “It’s something you really want!” And since we had been ring shopping, what else could it be??
A vacuum. It was a vacuum. I got a vacuum for our first Valentine’s together. And to be fair to Ryon, I had talked about needing a vacuum for the apartment. But maybe on another day?! And not when I had rings on the brain?! Those are just thoughts now that we have been married for almost 6 years. And no the vacuum didn’t turn my heart stone cold against Valentine’s day either. I’ve just never been a fan.
I am a fan of homemade pizza though. Like almost LOVE it. This recipe is literally fail proof. Yes, it involves yeast and waiting for the dough to rise, but it’s worth it. And if you have kids, make their day and let them roll out the dough. My pizza assistants loved helping and side note – kids tend to eat things they have helped make. That’s just my observation anyways.
Pizza recipes to try this this homemade dough recipe –
- Southwest pizza
- Chicken teriyaki pizza
- Margherita pizza
- Asparagus and leek pizza
- Three cheese garden pizza
Fool proof pizza dough
Ingredients
- 2 packages yeast
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 cups flour
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 2874Sodium: 4757mgCarbohydrates: 603gFiber: 24gSugar: 27gProtein: 83g
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Beth says
Oh goodness! Isn’t a vacuum one of those things that you are suppose to never give to your wife for her birthday or similar holidays?!
Kelley says
I’m pretty sure it’s up there on the list of things not to gift your wife/girlfriend on a special occasion. Live and learn, right?! 😉
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
This crust looks perfect! I need an easy recipe like this to try! Great post!
Kelley says
Thanks Sheena!
Lauren | From Everyday To Gourmet says
Great staple recipe, Kelley! Thanks! Pinned!
Kelley says
Thanks so much Lauren!
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
What a great recipe to have around – who doesn’t like homemade pizza?! This fool proof dough sounds perfect!
Kelley says
Thanks so much Cate!
Heather / girlichef says
Oh my gosh – men! ha ha ha ha… Well, I like the 14th, but because it’s my wedding anniversary…v-day I’m sort of indifferent about. This pizza dough, however, I am not indifferent about – everybody should have a good fool-proof pizza dough in their back pocket. That pizza look so good, btw!
Kelley says
Thanks Heather! And I think the 14th makes a great anniversary! I was hoping my daughter would have been born on the 14th when I was pregnant. She came 12 days later, but she’s still my sweetie 🙂
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
I actually really love Valentine’s Day! I don’t love red velvet or conversation hearts or red roses, but I like taking a day to celebrate how much I love my sweetie. If the celebration can include chocolate, all the better. I hope it also includes homemade pizza like this. Looks so good, Kelley!
Kelley says
I like that part of Valentine’s day! I think that part is sweet and fun. The other stuff – the candy, the red velvet, the rose – meh. Haha! Thanks Andi 🙂
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
I love your vacuum story!! A typical guy thinking practical, right? This pizza dough looks so easy too! Love that!
Kelley says
Haha! Yup.. typical guy for sure! Thanks Jaren!
Sarah says
Hi, I’m just wondering if this is enough to make 1 or 2 pizzas? The kids will only eat cheese pizza so that demands a second, more interesting pizza for my husband and I. Thanks!
Kelley says
It should make 2 pizzas! I am a normally able to make a small one for the kids with this recipe. Let me know if it works for yall too!