How Long to Cook Pizza Dough?

Homemade pizza dough — from mixing to ready-to-bake.

Quick Answer

Same-Day (Quick Rise)

75°F target

+ 0 min rest

Cold Ferment (24-72 hours)

38°F target

+ 60 min rest

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How long does pizza dough need to rise?

Quick method: 1-1.5 hours at room temperature. For best results, cold ferment in the fridge for 24-72 hours.

How long to bake pizza?

Home oven at 500°F: 8-12 minutes. Pizza stone at 550°F: 6-8 minutes. Pizza oven at 900°F: 60-90 seconds.