Pietros Pizza Dough Recipe May 2026

Brush the top edge of the par-baked crust with more garlic butter. Then, sauce all the way to the edge (Pietro’s is not shy). Use a thin layer of high-quality pizza sauce — slightly sweet, not too acidic. Top generously with low-moisture whole milk mozzarella (not fresh). Optional: sprinkle with Parmesan.

Pietro’s classic topping combo is pepperoni and mushrooms, but the dough shines with anything. pietros pizza dough recipe

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky (not sticky).
Alternative: Use a stand mixer with dough hook on low speed for 6 minutes. Brush the top edge of the par-baked crust

Yield: 4 x 250g dough balls (enough for 4 x 12-inch pizzas)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Rising time: 24 hours (cold ferment) or 2 hours (room temp) Top generously with low-moisture whole milk mozzarella (not