Pizza dough is one of the key parts of making pizza, and with good reason—it’s delicious and versatile. But if you’re a busy person, you might be wondering how best to store your pizza dough so that it stays fresh and ready to use the next time you need it. The answer is simple: freeze it! Freezing pizza dough is a great way to preserve your dough for later use, so you don’t have to keep making it fresh every time you need it. And for the busy person, this is one of ideal ways to have access to readymade dough.  

But what’s the best way to freeze pizza dough?
The first step is to make sure that your dough is in the right condition.

• Pizza dough should be kneaded until it’s smooth and elastic—if it’s too wet, it won’t freeze properly.
• Once your dough is kneaded, you’ll want to divide it into smaller portions that are easy to work with. The smaller the portions, the easier it will be to thaw and use the dough.
• Once the dough is portioned, you’ll want to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. This will keep the dough from drying out and will keep it from absorbing odors from the freezer.
• Once the dough is sealed, you can store it in the freezer for up to two months.

When you’re ready to use the frozen dough, you’ll want to thaw it slowly. You can do this by leaving it in the refrigerator overnight, or you can place it in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes. Once the dough is thawed, you can use it like you would any other dough. 

When you’re ready to bake the pizza, you’ll want to preheat your woodfired or conventional oven to the desired temperature. Then, take the thawed dough out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before rolling it out. This will ensure that your pizza crust is cooked evenly and to your preference. 

Freezing pizza dough is an easy and convenient way to ensure that you have fresh, ready-to-bake dough on hand whenever you need it. With just a few simple steps, you can make sure that you have delicious and fresh pizza dough ready to go whenever you’re in the mood for pizza. So go ahead and give freezing pizza dough a try—you won’t regret it.