Fleischmann’s Pizza Dough Recipe (RapidRise Yeast)

This quick and easy pizza dough is soft, chewy, and ready in under an hour thanks to Fleischmann’s RapidRise® Instant Yeast. It’s great for thin or thick crust pizza and works with any toppings.

Ingredients

• 1 packet (2¼ tsp) Fleischmann’s RapidRise® Instant Yeast
• 1¾ to 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp sugar
• ¾ tsp salt
• ⅔ cup very warm water (120°F to 130°F / 50°C to 54°C)
• 3 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for brushing)

Directions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add Wet Ingredients:
4. Add warm water and olive oil. Stir until well blended, about 1 minute.
5. Form Dough:
6. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Dough should form a ball and be slightly sticky.
7. Knead:
8. Knead on a floured surface for 4–6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
9. Rest the Dough:
10. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. (No need to rise for 1+ hour — that’s the beauty of RapidRise yeast.)
11. Shape & Top:
12. Roll or press dough into a greased pizza pan or baking sheet (12–14 inch). Add sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
13. Bake:
14. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.