How to Make Pizza Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing brings people together quite like the smell of a fresh pizza baking in the oven. And while the toppings are often the star of the show, the crust is the unsung hero that holds everything together. With the right recipe, you can create a pizza crust that is crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and perfectly suited to your taste.

Whether you prefer thin and crispy, thick and fluffy, or something in between, making your own pizza crust allows you to tailor the recipe to yo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 large crust

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine bread flour, olive oil, sugar, salt, and yeast mixture in a mixing bowl; stir well to combine. Beat until a stiff dough has formed. Cover the bowl; let rise at room temperature until dough doubles in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Form dough into a round and roll out into a thin crust. Cover with your favorite sauce and toppings.
  • Bake pizza in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    24 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 195mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 12mg