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Making pizza at home doesn’t have to be a complicated endeavor. When you’re working with right tools and ingredients, the process is as easy as pie and the payoff is huge: delicious, cheesy pizza without leaving home or ordering takeout. A quick trip to the grocery store and you can find all the sauce and toppings you need to make at-home pizza worthy of a chef’s kiss — pizza that beats the stuff you’d find in the frozen food section any day of the week.
Best Store-Bought Pizza Dough, at a Glance
Best frozen pizza dough: FreshDirect Frozen Pizza Dough, $10
Best affordable pizza dough: Kroger Ready to Bake Pizza Dough, $3
Best organic pizza dough: Nutmeg State Pizza Company Organic Pizza Dough Mix, $10
Most versatile pizza dough: King Arthur Baking Company Pizza Crust Mix, $8
Best pre-made pizza crust: Good & Gather Organic Ultra-Thin Pizza Crust, $7
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The trick is buying a high-quality pizza dough — not just pizza flour, but pizza dough mix with the exact amount of yeast (and other essentials) already baked in. Many pizza dough mixes require that you add simple ingredients like water and oil, so it’s hard for even newbies to mess up. There are some excellent dough options out there, but to narrow down your search, we rounded up some of our favorite store-bought pizza doughs to set you on the right pizza path.
Some of the options below are cult favorites, like the top-rated brand King Arthur. We have options to suit different tastes, too: Good & Gather’s organic pizza dough for thin-crust lovers and Ooni x Williams Sonoma for Neopolitan-style enthusiasts. The most enticing part of all? Prices starting at just a few dollars.
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<strong>FreshDirect Frozen Pizza Dough</strong>
If you’re a fan of FreshDirect’s thin-crust pizzas, take a stab at making one (or two or three…) yourself with their frozen pizza dough. This dough doesn’t limit you to just pizza though. Roll it out to make wraps, breadsticks, calzones—you name it. Just don’t forget to take it out of the freezer the night before you want to use it; the dough needs to thaw overnight, then rest for one hour at room temperature.
Pros:
• Adaptable for all kinds of meals
• Easy to follow instructions
• Great for thin-crust pizza
Cons:
• Needs to thaw overnight then rest for one hour at room temperature
Nutmeg State Pizza Company Organic Pizza Dough Mix
You can feel good adding this dough mix to your Amazon cart—and your diet too. This Nutmeg State Pizza Company dough is vegan and organic, free from fillers and preservatives. Since the dough is sourced from small flour mills you’ll instantly taste the freshness, whether you use the dough to create three 10-inch pizzas, one 12-inch deep-dish pizza, or a few flatbreads.
Pros:
• No preservatives or fillers
• Sourced from small flour mills
• Easy to follow instructions
Cons:
• Needs to rest for six to 24 hours
Martha White Pizza Crust – Thin & Crispy Mix
This pizza dough by Martha White is a fan favorite on Amazon; it’s an Amazon’s Choice product and is “easy to work with,” says one of many happy customers. For the impatient among us, note that it’s quick to rise—it just needs 10 minutes before popping in the oven. Buyers love it not only for its taste, but its ease, as its beginner-friendly recipe just calls for water and oil.
Pros:
• Available in single or multi packs
• Easy to make
• Quick to rise
Cons:
• Some customers find it difficult to stretch
Good & Gather Organic Ultra-Thin Pizza Crust
Okay, okay—yes, technically this is a pre-made crust, not a dough. That doesn’t make it any less delicious. In fact, it tastes extra appetizing without the additional hassle a dough requires. This set of two organic ultra-thin crusts is ready to be loaded up with your favorite sauces and toppings right out of the packaging. The crusts make it easy to create a fun meal at home, even on the busiest of evenings. Plus, you can’t beat that price.
Pros:
• Affordable
• Ready to bake without rising
• USDA certified organic
Cons:
• Not as freshly-made tasting as dough
Pillsbury Classic Pizza Crust
Pillsbury is a household name that goes back several generations. There’s a good reason the brand has a long-standing position as a grocery store go-to, and its pizza dough proves why. Hundreds of five-star reviewers at Target would tell you why. (“Exceeded my expectations!” one wrote). You don’t even have to add anything to Pillsbury Classic Pizza Crust; it’s ready to bake right out of the packaging. Stock up on a few of these so you’ll have fluffy, crispy, golden brown pizza crust ready to roll in a “Ack, I forget to plan dinner!” pinch.
Pros:
• Ready to bake immediately out of the packaging
• No additional ingredients needed
• Great single-serving dinner option
Cons:
• Only one crust per package
Pizza Buddy Pizza Dough
Fans of Pizza Buddy dough know it’s as friendly to use as the name implies. One reviewer even calls it “the very best store-bought pizza dough out there.” This dough has a great rise with a super crisp and light crust. No matter what you’re craving—garlic knots, calzones, or even focaccia—Pizza Buddy dough, which is sold at Walmart, does it all. One quick tip from customers: the dough can be sticky, so don’t be afraid to use a lot of flour when rolling it out.
Pros:
• Snappy taste and texture
• Can be frozen to extend shelf-life
• One package makes three pizza crusts
Cons:
• When fresh, requires use within a few days
Ooni x Williams Sonoma Pizza Crust Mix
If Neapolitan-style pizza is what you’re craving, this pizza crust mix from popular at-home pizza oven company Ooni is the best for a thin, crispy base that puffs up around the edges. It’s made with finely milled 00 Italian wheat flour, which is considered the gold standard for pasta and pizza dough. Cook pizzas in an Ooni pizza oven or a conventional oven for the perfect at-home pizza any Italian would approve of.
Pros:
• Made with 00 Italian wheat flour
• Creates thin, crispy Neapolitan-style pizza
• Can be made in an Ooni pizza oven or conventional oven
Cons:
• Pricey
• Exclusively sold at Williams-Sonoma
King Arthur Baking Company Pizza Crust Mix
Quick? Check. A breeze to use? Also check. Delicious? Absolutely. Made with a mix of all-purpose and semolina flours, this pizza dough mix couldn’t be easier or more versatile. Just add water and oil (yeast is included), then knead, allow to rise, shape, and bake. It’s ideal not only for pizza, but also rolls, focaccia, flatbread, and breadsticks.
Pros:
• Versatile for pizza, flatbread, breadsticks, and more
• Yeast is included
• Made with simple, non-GMO ingredients
Cons:
• Needs 30 minutes to rise
Kroger Ready to Bake Pizza Dough
Novices, take note! If you’re not the most comfortable in the kitchen, this Kroger dough may be the best introduction to making your own at-home pizza. Shoppers call this pizza dough “absolutely foolproof” and “just the right texture, not tough, not soft or doughy.” It’s known for rising and cooking evenly—a vote of confidence even if you have no experience with dough.
Pros:
• Affordable
• Rises and cooks evenly
• One package makes several pizzas
Cons:
• Must be set out for 20 minutes before using
Whole Foods Market Natural Pizza Dough Ball
This dough from Whole Foods Market comes with the easiest of easy instructions: “just shape, top, and bake.” With 22 ounces of dough per package, you can make a variety of pizzas, flatbreads, or whatever else your gluten-loving heart desires. It cooks up beautifully at high heat too; try baking it at 500 degrees or even throwing it on the grill.
Pros:
• Uses all natural ingredients
• The largest package on this list
• Easy to use
Cons:
• Not sold at all Whole Foods locations
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