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In the mood for delicious pizza? Start with the crust by making this flavourful Chili and Herb Instant Pot Pizza Dough recipe. Add toppings of your choice for the perfect pizza night. Suitable for vegan diets. Post includes weight watchers points.

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Can I please introduce you to the easiest Instant Pot Pizza Dough recipe you will ever have to make?

For real. All you do is take a few ingredients, mix them with a little kneading, dump in your Instant Pot and press start. Less than an hour later you get no-fail homemade pizza dough, ready to be topped with anything and everything.

In my other life, I worked at various pizza restaurants and was not really a fan. They seemed like tasteless soggy bread covered in a red gooey slop. A few years ago we went to Naples, home of the pizza and the rest is history. So I have worked up this recipe.

Oh and the best thing about this pizza dough is that you just need to add aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalll the toppings and you have got yourself one fantastic homemade pizza.

Instant Pot Pizza Dough Recipe In A Quick Minute

The dough is super affordable and is made entirely of everyday pantry staples.
It is very quick and very easy to whip up, and no fail at all.
Immensely adaptable. There are virtually limitless ways you can adapt and vary the flavors to suit your tastes and mood.
Make ahead and keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Scale up the recipe, whip up a big batch and freeze for later.

Pressure Cooker Pizza Dough Recipe

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Here are some of the items you will need to make this recipe.

8 qt Instant Pot.
- I use and love the 8 qt, extra Instant Pot Insert&sealing ring.
3 qt Instant Pot or 6 qt Instant Pot depending on familysize.
Handy spatula.
These awesome measuring jugs or cups.
Measuring teaspoons.
Sea Salt Flakes <= amazing salt that makes your food taste good.
Try my favoritespice kitfor different flavours on your recipes.
Bowls with covers.
- For storing your leftover food.
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So, are you ready to learn just how easy it is to make pressure cooker pizza dough? Then gather up your ingredients and I will show you……

How To Make Instant Pot Pizza Dough With Chili and Herb

This herb pizza dough recipe is quite simple and rather fun to make. Start with all your ingredients…

Combine flour, flour, yeast, sugar, salt, herbs, and chili flakes.
Now make a well in the centre of the mixture and then add oil and water.
Mix everything with a wooden spoon. If the dough is too dry and crumbly, add in a few spoonfuls of water.
Place your Chili Herb Pizza Dough on a floured surface and knead for about 3 minutes. It will be smooth and elastic at this point. Shape into a ball.
Oil your Instant Pot Insert and add your pizza dough into the insert.
Close the Instant Pot, choose the yogurt setting, normal pressure and set the time for 1 hour (it actually takes between 50-60 minutes to rise).
Remove the Instant Pot Pizza Dough, and then divide it into 4 portions for 4 thin crust pizzas or into 2 portions for 2 thick crust pizzas.
Roll out one portion into a pizza shape. Now you’re ready to make pizza (see the instructions further below).

Here’s How to Make Chili Herb Pizza Dough Recipe

No Instant Pot? No problem! You can make this chili herb pizza dough recipe using the traditional rising method. Start with all your ingredients…

Next, combine flour,flour, yeast, sugar, salt, herbs, and chili flakes.
Now make a well in the centre of the mix. Add oil and water to the well.
Mix all ingredients using a wooden spoon. If the dough is too dry and crumbly, add in a few spoonfuls of water.
Place your Chili and Herb Pizza Dough on a floured surface and knead for about 3 minutes. It will be smooth and elastic at this point. Shape into a ball.
Then cover with a cloth and leave the herb pizza dough in a warm place till it doubles in size (should take about 1-2 hours).
At this point, the herb pizza dough is almost done. Place on a lightly floured surface and knead for a few seconds to remove the air.
Next, divide it into 4 portions for 4 thin crust pizzas ,or 2 portions for 2 thick crust pizzas.
Roll one portion out into a pizza shape. You are now ready to make your pizza (read below for instructions).

Cooking Instant Pot Pizza In the Oven

Preheat the oven to 470F/ fan-assisted 22oC / 240C/ gas 8, with a pizza stone or with a baking tray lined with aluminum foil inside it.
Roll out the pizza dough and prick with a fork.
Remove the pizza stone or baking tray from the oven, and transfer the pizza dough onto it (you will need one tray or stone per pizza).
Bake the pizza dough for 4-5 minutes, then remove from the oven and top with tomato sauce, cheese and toppings of your choice.
Return to the oven and bake for another 4-5 minutes, or until pizza crust golden and crispy and cheese is nice and melted.

Instant Pot Pizza Crust Tips

Making Chili Herb Pizza Dough Tips

Stickier dough makes for a lighter fluffier pizza crust.
You can vary the herbs you add into the pizza dough. Oregano, thyme, parsley and basil all make great choices.
Ignore the chili if you are making this for the kiddoes.
I find that the pizza dough is ready at about 50 minutes, so you can check the dough at that time.
You can also use cornmeal or polenta to dust the Instant Pot pizza crust as you roll it out.
Please do grab your Free meal planning kit to help you whip up your recipes.

Cooking Instant Pot Pizza Tips

My failsafe method of avoiding a soggy pizza crust is to prick the dough with a fork and then bake it plain for 5 mins before adding any toppings (especially if you don’t have a pizza stone).
However, you can add your toppings directly to the rolled dough if you prefer, but may end up with a slightly soggier pizza crust.
Don’t over-top your pizza, and especially don’t over do it with the tomato sauce. Less is more when it comes to pizza toppings.
If using freshly torn herbs, it is best to add those after cooking for maximum flavor.

Storing The Pizza Dough

The dough will last in the fridge for 24 hrs. Wrap your individual portions in plastic cling film.

How To Freeze Pizza Dough

You can easily scale up the recipe and freeze till needed. Wrapped well, you can store the pizza dough in the freezer for up to 3 months. Here’s how to prepare it for freezing:

Split the pizza dough into the right size for cooking and shape into balls.
Place individual dough balls into separate freezer bags, remove all the air and seal tightly.
Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
To defrost, simply take out the dough and leave to defrost for a couple of hours.

Homemade Pizza Toppings

You can pretty much top this Homemade Pizza with anything and everything. Favorites around here include:

artichokes
roasted peppers
anchovies
eggs
salami
ham
chili oil
jalapeño
pastrami
pineapple
mushrooms
chicken
pesto
sun dried tomatoes
onions

Pressure Cooker Pizza Serving Suggestions

Instant Pot Iced Tea.

Instant Pot Corn On The Cob.

Instant Pot Chicken Wings.

Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup.

Tomato Cucumber Salad.

More Pizza Dough Recipes

If you love making your own pizza, then why not try this Homemade Italian Pizza Dough Recipe as well.

Weight Watchers Points

There are just 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this Homemade Pizza Dough.

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Instant Pot Pizza Dough Recipe

This Chili and Herb Instant Pot Pizza Dough Recipe is super easy to make and full of flavor.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Ingredients

Chili Herb Instant Pot Pizza Dough Ingredients

▢ 3 1/4 cups (450g) '00' flour (all-purpose flour will work too)
▢ ¾ tbsp active dried yeast
▢ ½ tbsp sugar
▢ ¾ tbsp salt
▢ 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
▢ ¼ tsp dried chili flakes or to taste
▢ 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
▢ 1 1/4 cup (300ml) lukewarm water

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Instructions

Chili Herb Instant Pot Pizza Dough Instructions

In a large bowl mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, herbs and chilli flakes.
Make a well in the centre of the mix and add in oil and water.
Use a wooden spoon to mix dough until all ingredients are combined.
Finish mixing the dough by hand, adding in a few spoonfuls of water if the mixture is too dry and crumbly.
Turn the dough onto floured surface and knead for about 3 minutes until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball.
Oil your Instant Pot Insert and place your pizza dough inside the insert.
Close the Instant Pot, choose the yogurt setting, normal pressure and set the time for 1 hour (it actually takes between 50-60 minutes to rise).
Remove the Instant Pot Pizza Dough, and then divide it into 4 portions for 4 thin crust pizzas or into 2 portions for 2 thick crust pizzas.
Roll out one portion into a pizza shape. Now you're ready to make pizza!

Chili Herb Pizza Dough Instructions

Turn the dough onto floured surface and knead for about 3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough into a large floured bowl, sprinkle the top with flour and cover with a damp cloth.
Leave the dough to rise till it has doubled in size which takes about 1hr in a warm place.
Then turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and remove the air from the dough by kneading it for a few seconds.
Next, divide it into 4 portions for 4 thin crust pizzas, or 2 portions for 2 thick crust pizzas. Shape into balls.
Roll one portion out into a pizza shape. You are now ready to make pizza!

Instant Pot Pizza Oven Baking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 470F/ fan-assisted 220C / 240C/ gas 8, with a pizza stone or with a baking tray lined with aluminum foil inside it.
Roll out the pizza dough and prick with a fork.
Remove the pizza stone or baking tray from the oven, and transfer the pizza dough onto it (you will need one tray or stone per pizza).
Bake the pizza dough for 4-5 minutes, then remove from the oven and top with tomato sauce, cheese and toppings of your choice.
Return to the oven and bake for another 4-5 minutes, or until pizza crust golden and crispy and cheese is nice and melted.

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Notes

Making Chili Herb Pizza Dough Tips

Stickier dough makes for a lighter fluffier pizza crust.
You can vary the herbs you add into the pizza dough. Oregano, thyme, parsley and basil all make great choices.
Ignore the chili if you are making this for the kiddoes.
I find that the pizza dough is ready at about 50 minutes, so you can check the dough at that time.
You can also use cornmeal or polenta to dust the Instant Pot pizza crust as you roll it out.

Cooking Instant Pot Pizza Tips

My failsafe method of avoiding a soggy pizza crust is to prick the dough with a fork and then bake it plain for 5 mins before adding any toppings (especially if you don't have a pizza stone).
However, you can add your toppings directly to the rolled dough if you prefer, but may end up with a slightly soggier pizza crust.
Don't over-top your pizza, and especially don't over do it with the tomato sauce. Less is more when it comes to pizza toppings.
If using freshly torn herbs, it is best to add those after cooking for maximum flavor.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this Instant Pot Pizza Dough.

Pressure Cooker Pizza Serving Suggestions

Instant Pot Iced Tea.

Instant Pot Corn On The Cob.

Instant Pot Chicken Wings.

Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup.

Tomato Cucumber Salad.

Nutrition

Chili Herb Instant Pot Pizza Dough | Recipes From A Pantry (2024)

FAQs

How to make pizza with pizza dough from grocery store? ›

Let The Dough Rest

Even store-bought pizza isn't ready to be baked straight out of the package. Instead, let your dough rest in a container for at least 4 hours before baking. You can also leave it out when you go to work, and when you get home will be te right time to bake your pizza dough.

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How to make pizza dough faster? ›

You can use a few methods to help pizza dough rise faster. One is to use baking soda and a warm water mixture. Another is to use a warm environment, such as an oven with a light or microwave. Finally, adding yeast and sugar can help the dough rise.

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How long does it take for pizza dough to work? ›

Though it's important to knead your dough thoroughly, it's not necessary to knead your dough for long. We recommended kneading your dough for about 4 to 6 minutes! Over-kneading your dough will create a fine, crumb-like texture, giving your dough a bready texture rather than a light and airy pizza crust.

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Does store bought pizza dough need to sit out? ›

How do I use store bought pizza dough? For best results when using prepared pizza dough, let the dough rest at room temperature in the bag or covered, until it has risen a little, and then try to stretch it out.

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Is store bought pizza dough as good as homemade? ›

Both the homemade and the Whole Foods have a satisfying flavor and a good char, but the crisp, chewy texture of the homemade really stands out."

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What not to do when making pizza dough? ›

Not Letting the Dough Rest

Proofing – which is the process of putting the dough aside and allowing it to rise – enables the yeast to leaven through fermentation, making the dough rise. Not allowing your dough to proof for long enough will result in a hard, dense and just plain gross pizza base.

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What happens if you let pizza dough rise too long? ›

Pizza dough that has been left to rise for too long, or has been over-proofed, can potentially collapse. The gluten becomes overly relaxed, and the end product will be gummy or crumbly instead of crisp and fluffy.

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What is the longest you should let pizza dough rise? ›

How Long To Let Pizza Dough Rise

If you're making pizza now: Let the dough rise for an hour to an hour and a half. Then proceed with making your pizzas right away.
If you're making pizza later: Cover the dough with cling wrap and keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days until you're ready to use it.

Do you cover pizza dough while it rises? ›

In most circ*mstances covering dough during proofing is the best practice, as it helps keep moisture in your dough. Without covering dough, the surface is likely to dry out which will limit the rise you are looking to achieve during proofing, and it can negatively impact your crust.

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How do you fix pizza dough that won't stretch? ›

The power of patience: Even gluten needs to rest

If you start to stretch your pizza dough and it fights back, the simplest solution is to exercise patience. “Walk away and let the dough rest for 15 minutes, longer if necessary,” Clara says.

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How do you proof store bought pizza dough? ›

Take it out of the refrigerator, remove from the bag, form into a ball, and place in a lightly oiled large bowl. Bring dough to room temperature, which will take about thirty minutes and then proof for an hour or so until doubled in volume. Punch down the dough by placing your fist in the center of the dough.

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How do you stretch store bought pizza dough? ›

Instead keep the dough close to you and use hand pulling and gravity to get an even crust. When you're really ready to stretch, carefully pick up the dough and hold it with both hands on one edge of the dough, letting the rest of the dough hang down.

Does pizza dough need to rise before using? ›

If you're in a hurry, skip the rise and make the pizza right now. It will make a thin-crusted pizza with a cracker-like flavor. Option 2 — Let the dough rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. If you're planning to make pizza today, then give the dough a rise.

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How do you stretch grocery store pizza dough? ›

Place your hands together as if you were giving yourself a fist bump. Place the flattened dough over your two hands, and start moving your fists away from each other. Move slowly and gently to avoid tearing the dough. Move the pizza dough in a circle as you stretch the dough over your knuckles.

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What is the best temperature to cook store bought pizza dough? ›

Most of the pre-made pizza crusts I use are partially baked and recommend pre-heating the oven to 425 or 450 degrees Fahrenheit and baking for about 8 to 12 minutes.

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Should you pre bake pizza dough? ›

Far too many of us forget about the art of the par-bake, but it's a handy trick that keeps crust from getting soggy. If you're topping your pizza with something that's moist or wet (like fresh mozzarella), you want to partially bake the crust before proceeding with the add-ons.