Pizza Homemade Thick Crust
Elevate your pizza nights with this irresistible homemade thick crust pizza recipe! Featuring a soft, pillowy crust that’s perfectly golden and chewy, this pizza is a dream for crust enthusiasts. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and olive oil, the dough rises to fluffy perfection before being topped with tangy pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings—from classic pepperoni to fresh veggies and mushrooms. A sprinkle of dried oregano and optional red chili flakes adds the perfect finishing touch to this customizable masterpiece. Ready in under two hours, including rise time, this homemade thick crust pizza is an absolute showstopper for family dinners, game nights, or casual gatherings. Your search for the ultimate thick crust pizza recipe ends here!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 cups Warm water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni, vegetables, mushrooms)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a clean dish towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and grease a large baking sheet or pizza pan.
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a thick circle or rectangle to fit your prepared pan. Press the dough into the edges, creating a thick crust along the rim.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the surface of the dough, leaving about 1 inch at the edges for the crust.
Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Add your preferred toppings evenly across the pizza, such as slices of pepperoni, chopped vegetables, or mushrooms.
Sprinkle dried oregano and, if desired, crushed red chili flakes on top for added flavor.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.8 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.7 g | 378% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 330 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 10996 mg | 478% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 427.7 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 155.7 g | 311% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1861 mg | 143% | |
| Iron | 30.7 mg | 171% | |
| Potassium | 2461 mg | 52% | |
*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.
