Garlic pizza dough is the secret weapon of home bakers and pizza lovers. It adds bold aroma, rich flavor, and irresistible depth before any toppings even touch the crust. Whether you love classic Italian flavors, cheesy indulgence, or creative twists, these 21 garlic pizza dough recipes will transform your homemade pizza game.
Each recipe below is complete, easy to follow, and perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or weekend experiments. Let’s dive in.
1. Classic Garlic Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water, olive oil, and garlic. Knead until smooth. Rest for 1 hour, then roll out and use.
2. Garlic Butter Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
Instructions
Combine dry ingredients, then mix in milk, butter, and garlic. Knead until elastic. Let rise until doubled.
3. Whole Wheat Garlic Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
Instructions
Mix all ingredients, knead well, and allow to rise for 90 minutes before shaping.
4. Roasted Garlic Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 roasted garlic bulb, mashed
Instructions
Blend roasted garlic into wet ingredients, combine with flour, knead, and rise for a rich flavor.
5. Cheesy Garlic Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated mozzarella
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
Mix cheese and garlic into the dough, knead gently, and let rise before baking.
6. Garlic Herb Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Add herbs and garlic to the flour. Knead until soft and fragrant.
7. Garlic Parmesan Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Mix Parmesan and garlic into the dough, knead, and rest until doubled.
8. Spicy Garlic Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Combine chili flakes and garlic for a bold, spicy dough. Knead and rise as usual.
9. Garlic Olive Oil Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Olive oil enhances softness. Knead until silky, then let rest.
10. Garlic Yogurt Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 2½ cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Mix into soft dough, rest 20 minutes, roll out, and bake.
11. Garlic Flatbread Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp yeast
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
Quick-rise dough is ideal for thin-crust pizzas.
12. Garlic Sourdough Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- ½ cup water
- 2 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Mix and ferment overnight for deep flavor.
13. Garlic Spinach Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup pureed spinach
- 2 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Add spinach puree with garlic for color and nutrition.
14. Garlic Potato Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 2½ cups flour
- ½ cup mashed potato
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Potato makes the crust soft and fluffy.
15. Garlic Cornmeal Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Crunchy texture with garlic aroma.
16. Garlic Basil Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Fresh basil pairs perfectly with garlic.
17. Garlic Milk Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Milk creates a tender, rich dough.
18. Garlic No-Yeast Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup water
- 2 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Mix, roll, and bake instantly—no rise needed.
19. Garlic Vegan Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic
Instructions
Classic vegan-friendly garlic dough.
20. Garlic Honey Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1½ tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
A subtle sweet-garlic balance.
21. Double Garlic Pizza Dough
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
For true garlic lovers—bold, aromatic, unforgettable.
Final Thoughts
These 21 garlic pizza dough recipes prove that flavor starts at the base. From classic and cheesy to spicy and whole wheat, garlic transforms ordinary dough into something unforgettable. Try one—or try them all—and elevate every homemade pizza night.
