How to Make Pizza Dough

The price of pizza is out of control. I’m not referring to the frozen pizza you find in your supermarket or the well-known pizza chains which is all garbage to this Jersey boy. I’m talking about the neighborhood pizza joint that makes it from scratch. The other day I ordered a medium pizza with two extra toppings for a whopping $23.64 without a tip. To have it delivered? Tack on at least $2.50 delivery charge and then a tip for the driver. Five years ago, I was paying closer to $12.00. Not disputing their expenses or reasons, as they shouldn’t dispute what’s available in my wallet. I say enough is enough.

The Cost of How to Make Pizza Dough

I have to generalize here because where you live may affect the cost of your ingredients. Assuming you have the needed equipment, here’s a breakdown of with top shelf ingredients.

Assuming you have the necessary equipment, the cost of making a 14″ high-quality fresh cheese pizza at home using premium ingredients would be approximately $7.90 – $12.80 per pizza, excluding any additional toppings.

1. Dough ingredients:

• High-quality flour (approximately 2 cups): $0.50 – $1.00
• Instant yeast (1 packet): $0.30 – $0.50
• Salt, sugar, and olive oil: $0.10 – $0.30

2. Sauce ingredients:

• Canned San Marzano tomatoes (1 can, 28 oz): $3.00 – $4.00
• Olive oil, garlic, and seasonings: $0.50 – $1.00

3. Cheese:

• Fresh whole-milk mozzarella (approximately 8 oz): $4.00 – $6.00

The Recipe: