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Little Caesars Pizza Dough Recipe

Little Caesars Style Pizza Dough

Soft, chewy, and slightly crispy pizza dough made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for homemade pizzas with a classic takeout-style texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

1⅓ cups Warm water About 105–110°F
2 tsp Instant yeast Active dry works too
1 tbsp Sugar Feeds yeast
2 tbsp Olive oil Adds softness
1½ tsp Salt Flavor balance
3½ cups All-purpose flour Bread flour optional
As needed — Extra flour For dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl Large size
  • Wooden spoon For mixing dough
  • Measuring cups Dry and liquid
  • Clean towel For covering dough
  • Baking tray Lightly greased
  • Work surface For kneading

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
    Little Caesars Pizza Dough Recipe
  2. Add olive oil and salt to the mixture and stir gently.
    Little Caesars Pizza Dough Recipe
  3. Gradually add flour while mixing until a sticky dough forms.
    Little Caesars Pizza Dough Recipe
  4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
    Little Caesars Pizza Dough Recipe
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
    Little Caesars Pizza Dough Recipe
  6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 3–4 equal portions.
    Little Caesars Pizza Dough Recipe
  7. Shape into balls and let them rest for 10–15 minutes.
    Little Caesars Pizza Dough Recipe
  8. Roll or stretch into pizza bases, add toppings, and bake at 475°F (245°C) for 10–12 minutes until golden.
    Little Caesars Pizza Dough Recipe

Notes

  • Use warm—not hot—water to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Let the dough rest if it resists stretching.
  • Bread flour gives a chewier crust, but all-purpose flour works well.
  • Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.