Homemade Pizza Crust
Craft the perfect homemade pizza with this easy and foolproof pizza crust recipe! With just six simple ingredients—flour, warm water, instant yeast, sugar, olive oil, and salt—this recipe yields a soft, chewy crust with a golden, crispy edge. Designed for both beginner and seasoned bakers, it features a straightforward kneading process and a quick rise time, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Whether you prefer thin and crispy or thick and fluffy, this versatile dough can be rolled or stretched to your desired thickness. Plus, it bakes to perfection in just 12-15 minutes, creating the ultimate base for all your favorite toppings. Elevate your pizza night with this customizable, homemade pizza crust that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, instant yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
Add the olive oil, salt, and 2.5 cups of the flour to the yeast mixture. Stir well with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough comes together.
Add the remaining 1 cup of flour gradually, kneading the dough with your hands as it becomes more cohesive and less sticky. Continue kneading for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Lightly oil a clean bowl and place the dough inside, turning it to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up if desired.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release any air bubbles. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into two equal portions for two medium pizzas or keep it whole for one large pizza.
Roll out the dough with a rolling pin or stretch it by hand to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer it to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel for easy handling.
Add your desired sauce, cheese, and toppings to the dough.
Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment paper if using) onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for 3-5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1836 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.4 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3549 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 331.9 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 46.4 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 530 mg | 11% | |
*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.
