Focaccia Pizza Dough Recipe

Focaccia Pizza Dough Recipe

This homemade Focaccia Pizza Dough Recipe is just as simple as making regular pizza dough. Once prepared, spread into a well oiled pan, top with sauce and scatter with desired cheese and toppings and bake. The results are a delicious crispy outer crust that's also tender and airy on the inside. Yields 1 (9x13) pizza or about 8 large slices.

Ingredients

  • honey
    1 tsp
  • warm water
    1 c
  • active dry yeast envelope)

    or 1 (.25 ounce

    2 ¼ tsp
  • unbleached bread flour
    2 ⅝ c
  • kosher salt
    1 tsp
  • olive oil

    plus more for bowl and baking pan

    2 tbsp

Directions

Make the dough:

  1. 1

    Add honey to a medium mixing bowl and pour in the warm/hot water (roughly 115°) and whisk until the honey dissolves. Whisk in the active dry yeast and set off to the side for about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with the dough hook attachment, measure and add bread flour and kosher salt. Turn the mixer on low and stir until combined.

  3. 3

    Once the yeast mixture is foamy, add it to the mixer. Mix until incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as you go.

  4. 4

    When the dough is just about combined, add in olive oil. Continue to mix until for 4 minutes or the dough is throughly combined.

Allow the dough to rise:

  1. 1

    Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large clean bowl. Remove the dough off of the hook and shape into a ball. Transfer the dough to the greased bowl and toss the dough around to coat in the oil. Then use the coated dough to grease the inside of the bowl. This keeps the dough from sticking to the bowl as it rises.

  2. 2

    Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

  3. 3

    Once the dough has risen, use your impeccably clean hands to press or punch down the dough to deflate it.

  4. 4

    Transfer the dough to a well oiled 9×13 pan. I add a generous amount of oil beforehand and use a pastry brush to coat the entire inside of the pan.

  5. 5

    Stretch the dough to fit. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise a second time for 30 minutes.

Make the pizza:

  1. 1

    While the dough rises, move your oven rack to the lower third of your oven and preheat it to 425°

  2. 2

    After the dough has risen, use your knuckle to make divots into the dough and spread 1/2 cup (more or less to your preference) pizza sauce over top of the focaccia.

  3. 3

    Top with cheese and any desired toppings.

  4. 4

    Bake the pizza on the middle to lower-third rack in your preheated oven for 9 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 375° and bake for 9 more minutes or until the cheese has melted and is golden brown in spots.

  5. 5

    Once baked, allow the pizza to cool in the pan for a few minutes before using a spatula to carefully lift and slide it out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Use a pizza cutter and cut into 8 large pieces before serving.

Focaccia Pizza Dough Recipe

Focaccia Pizza Dough Recipe

5.0(2)187 cal

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of a homemade pizza with a crust that's anything but ordinary? This Focaccia Pizza Dough Recipe transforms your dinner into a bakery-worthy experience with surprisingly little effort.

What sets this dough apart is its ability to deliver both a crispy outer crust and a remarkably tender and airy interior—a texture often sought in artisan breads. It’s just as straightforward to prepare as your go-to regular pizza dough, yet yields an elevated eating experience that will make weeknight pizza feel special.

Prepare for a truly satisfying pizza night. This dough bakes up into a robust, flavorful base, offering a delightful chewiness in the center that contrasts beautifully with its golden, crisp edges. The subtle richness from olive oil and a hint of honey in the dough contribute to a well-rounded taste, perfect for any toppings you choose. You'll find the process of combining basic pantry staples like unbleached bread flour, active dry yeast, and kosher salt surprisingly simple, leading to a professional-quality crust right in your home kitchen.

While perfect for a classic cheese and sauce pizza, this versatile focaccia pizza dough shines with a variety of toppings. Consider using robust olive oil and fresh herbs like rosemary for a more traditional focaccia style before adding your pizza toppings. You could also experiment with different cheeses, from fresh mozzarella to sharp provolone, or load it with your favorite vegetables and proteins.

This Focaccia Pizza is ideal for a relaxed family dinner, a casual get-together with friends, or a fun movie night. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad or some marinated olives for a complete and utterly delicious meal.

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