The Best Ways to Defrost Frozen Pizza Dough

Whether you made too much dough or just like to cook in batches, freezing is a great option to extend the life of your pizza dough. Frozen pizza dough will last for up to two months.

Why Freeze Dough?

When you're ready to use your pizza dough, avoid the microwave. Instead, opt for a cold or gentle defrosting method to avoid partially cooking the dough.

Method #1

The Fridge

Simply move your pizza dough from the freezer to the fridge while still in its storage bag. It will soften and rise overnight and can be used the next day.

Method #2

Cold Water Bath

While still in a sealed container, place your pizza dough in a bowl of cold water for about 1-2 hours. You'll start to see tiny bubbles in the dough when it's ready to use.

Method #3

Warm Water

Use the same basic steps as the cold-water bath, but with warm water instead. Your dough will defrost more quickly, but you do need to be careful not to partially cook the dough.

Method #4

The Oven

Take special care when defrosting with the oven to avoid partial cooking. Set your oven to 100 degrees F, then start checking at the 1 hour mark for your dough to rise.