Beer Pizza Dough

Beer Pizza Dough Recipe – our favorite homemade pizza crust made with only 4 ingredients! Beer, flour, salt, and butter. No yeast! This dough is made in the food processor and is ready to eat in about 30 minutes! SO much quicker and better than delivery! A must for your next pizza night!

Post updated 5/1/2020

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Easy No-Rise Pizza Dough

This Beer Pizza Dough is our favorite weeknight pizza recipe. This dough, infused with the rich, malty flavors of beer, offers a unique depth of taste that takes your pizza to a whole new level. The beer adds a subtle sweetness and complexity to the dough, complementing the tangy tomato sauce and gooey cheese with a touch of richness. As it bakes, the crust becomes golden and slightly crispy on the outside, while staying wonderfully soft and chewy on the inside. Whether you’re a fan of classic pepperoni, a veggie lover, or someone who enjoys unique combinations, beer pizza dough is a surefire way to elevate your next pizza night to a gourmet experience.

How to Make Pizza Dough with Beer

This homemade pizza dough is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Place flour, butter, and salt in a food processor. Pulse the mixture a few times to incorporate the butter. Next, slowly pour in the beer and process until a dough ball forms. 

Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface. Roll out into a large circle. Brush the dough with olive oil. Prick the dough with a fork. Spread pizza sauce over the dough. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Add your favorite pizza toppings – pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and artichokes. Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone with a pizza peel and bake in a preheated oven until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• I used Michelob Ultra for the beer in this recipe. I wanted something light that didn’t overpower the dough. Feel free to use your favorite beer in this recipe. If you enjoy the taste of the beer in a glass, you will enjoy it in this pizza crust.
  • You can use cold or room temperature beer.
• If you don’t have a food processor, you can make the dough by hand. Place the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the beer and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
  • You can also make the dough in an electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
• I use all-purpose flour. You can substitute bread flour.
• We prefer a thin crust, so I rolled my crust out to about 14 inches round.
• Can I make Beer Pizza Dough in advance? Yes. Make the dough. Lightly grease a bowl with olive oil and add the dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Can I freeze Beer Pizza Dough? Yes. Place the dough in a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to three months.
  • Thaw the dough in the refrigerator overnight and make as directed.
• Here is our recipe for Homemade Pizza Sauce made with tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/brownie-pan-pizza-with-homemade-pizza/
• Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Weeknight Beer Pizza Dough

This pizza tastes SO much better than delivery and takes less time! I love the simplicity of the crust and being able to customize the pizza with our favorite toppings. When it comes to what to serve alongside this dish, the options are endless! Start with a fresh, crisp garden salad tossed in a zesty vinaigrette; it provides a refreshing contrast to the hearty pizza.

Alternatively, a side of garlic knots or cheesy breadsticks, freshly baked and aromatic, is perfect for dipping into marinara sauce. For a more substantial pairing, consider roasted vegetables, such as bell peppers and zucchini, which offer vibrant colors and healthy texture. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy night in or hosting a casual gathering, these sides will make your pizza night even more delightful.

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Beer Pizza Dough

Author: Plain Chicken

Yield: 4 people

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Beer Pizza Dough Recipe – our favorite homemade pizza crust made with only 4 ingredients! Beer, flour, salt, and butter. No yeast! This dough is made in the food processor and is ready to eat in about 30 minutes! SO much quicker and better than delivery! A must for your next pizza night!

Equipment:

• Food Processor
• Pizza Stone

Ingredients:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp cubed cold butter
• 1 cup beer

Instructions:

• Place pizza stone in oven and preheat to 475°F.
• Pulse the flour and salt together in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse in the cold butter until it’s well distributed. Add the beer and pulse until smooth.
• Roll out dough onto a piece of parchment paper (I trace my pizza stone onto parchment before placing it in the oven as a guide).
• Prick dough with fork and add sauce, cheese and toppings. Transfer pizza to hot pizza stone. (I use a flat cookie sheet to move the dough to the stone).
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.

Notes:

• I used Michelob Ultra for the beer in this recipe. I wanted something light that didn’t overpower the dough. Feel free to use your favorite beer in this recipe. If you enjoy the taste of the beer in a glass, you will enjoy it in this pizza crust.
  • You can use cold or room temperature beer.
• If you don’t have a food processor, you can make the dough by hand. Place the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the beer and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. 
  • You can also make the dough in an electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
• I use all-purpose flour. You can substitute bread flour.
• We prefer a thin crust, so I rolled my crust out to about 14 inches round.
• Can I make Beer Pizza Dough in advance? Yes. Make the dough. Lightly grease a bowl with olive oil and add the dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Can I freeze Beer Pizza Dough? Yes. Place the dough in a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to three months.
• Here is our recipe for Homemade Pizza Sauce made with tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/brownie-pan-pizza-with-homemade-pizza/
• Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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