Easy Crust Pizza
Create your own pizzeria-style masterpiece at home with this Easy Crust Pizza recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time and features a from-scratch dough made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and olive oil. The crust is soft, chewy, and irresistibly golden when baked at 425°F. Topped with rich pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, zesty pepperoni, and your choice of fresh veggies or herbs, this customizable pizza delivers bold flavors in every bite. Ideal for family dinners or a quick homemade treat, this recipe serves four and is sure to satisfy your pizza cravings. Skip delivery and enjoy the ultimate homemade pizza experience in under 40 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 packet Instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Pizza sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Optional toppings (vegetables, herbs, etc.)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and stretchy.
Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer it to a lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a slight border around the edges.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
Add pepperoni slices and any optional toppings of your choice.
Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.5 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1395 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
