15 Delicious Pizza Recipes to Try for Your Next Pizza Night

Weekly pizza night began in our home when our children were small: the kids picked a movie and I made the pizzas. Back then I used Jiffy pizza crust mix; now I usually prepare dough from scratch or use premade pizza dough. That simple family tradition has continued with the grandkids, who eagerly look forward to pizza night. If you want ideas, try our collection of 10+ Easy Pizza Recipes for Pizza Night.

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If you’ve wondered which flour makes the best pizza crust, I’ve written a clear, beginner-friendly guide to different flour types that explains the options and how they affect your crust.

Below is a concise summary of each recipe to help you choose the perfect one for your family. Pick a recipe, start a movie, and let’s get baking!

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Quick and Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

Quick and Easy Pizza Dough

Make homemade pizza in about 35 minutes with this straightforward dough—soft and chewy with crisp edges, ready for your favorite toppings.

Quick Pizza Dough Recipe

Pizza topped with pepperonis and cheese on a black pan.

Ready in about 35 minutes
Uses common pantry and fridge staples—no specialty ingredients
Easy for beginner bakers

Homemade Pizza with Pizza Dough

Easy Homemade Pizza with Store-Bought Dough

Make homemade pizza in under 30 minutes using store-bought dough—crispy, cheesy, and customizable for any weeknight.

Homemade Pizza with Store-bought Dough Recipe

Homemade pizza in a round pan with bowls of seasonings.

Keep store-bought dough on hand for easy pizza nights
Simple to customize toppings to suit your family
Perfect for involving kids—shape and top together

Halloween Pizza

Halloween Pizza Dough

Make spooky Halloween pizzas decorated with skulls, spiders, or other fun shapes—an easy, kid-friendly activity using frozen dough.

Halloween Pizza Recipe

Four baked Halloween personal pizzas decorated as skulls and spiders.

Choose festive shapes and get creative
Great for involving kids
Uses freezer dough so you can always have dough available

Bisquick Pizza

Bisquick Pizza Dough

A fast Bisquick-based crust that bakes to a golden, chewy texture—ideal when you need pizza in minutes without yeast.

Bisquick Pizza Dough Recipe

Woman's hand removing slice of homemade pepperoni pizza.

No yeast required
Uses Bisquick, which you may already have—alternatively you can make a homemade mix
About a 30-minute recipe

Sourdough Discard Pizza

Sourdough Pizza Dough

Turn sourdough discard into a flavorful, tender pizza crust that’s yeast-free and full of subtle tang—great for an Italian-style meal at home.

Sourdough Discard Pizza Dough Recipe

Sauce, cheese, and tomato slices around a crust with sauce.

Uses sourdough starter discard instead of commercial yeast
A great way to avoid wasting discard and create delicious meals
Offers a mild tang that differentiates it from standard doughs

A homemade pizza served in a round pan with bowls of seasonings.

Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe

Achieve an authentic Neapolitan-style crust—thin, airy, and chewy—using just a few simple ingredients. No kneading required for a professional result at home.

Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe

San Marzano sauce brushed onto a pizza crust.

A thin, chewy crust inspired by traditional Italian pizzerias
Simple ingredients for a restaurant-quality result at home
Best results with a pizza oven, though an oven works well too

Flatbread Pizza Margherita

A Caprese-style flatbread topped with tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze—fresh, simple, and ready in minutes.

Flatbread Pizza Margherita Recipe

Caprese flatbread on a serving tray with basil.

Uses store-bought flatbread—no dough preparation needed
Fresh ingredients and bright flavors
Ready in about 15 minutes

Fire Grilled Pizza

Fire Grilled Pizza – from frozen dough

Create smoky, charred-crust pizzas on the grill using frozen dough. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for summer gatherings and barbecues.

Fire Grilled Pizza Recipe

Fire grilled pizza on a wooden serving tray with basil.

Cooks in just a few minutes on a hot grill
Ideal for outdoor entertaining
Produces a smoky, charred crust unlike an oven

Frozen Pizza Dough Recipe

Frozen Dough Pizza Recipe

A fast, reliable approach using frozen pizza dough—thaw, shape, top, and bake for a quick family meal.

Frozen Pizza Dough Recipe

Pizza crust with salad, spices, and tomatoes.

Shortcut for busy weeknights using store-bought frozen dough
No long planning—just thaw and go
Fully customizable with any toppings

Two rounds of dough with pizza toppings on the side.

How do I freeze pizza dough?

To prepare ahead, make a batch of dough and freeze portions for later. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using—this saves time on busy evenings.

Can I use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour for pizza dough?

Yes. All-purpose flour works well for many pizza recipes and yields a satisfactory crust. Bread flour can improve chewiness, but it’s not required. See the Flour 101 guide for more details.

How do I grill pizza without it falling apart?

Use a preheated pizza stone on the grill and transfer the pizza with a peel dusted in semolina flour to prevent sticking. The stone provides an even, stable surface so the pizza keeps its shape while cooking.