How to Make Ricardo's Pizza Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade pizza, and the key to a perfect pie lies in the crust. Ricardo's Pizza Crust is a recipe that promises to deliver a crispy, flavorful base for your favorite toppings. Whether you like it thin and crispy or thick and chewy, this versatile dough can be customized to suit your preferences. The best part? It's surprisingly easy to make and requires only a handful of basic ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 to 16 - inch crust

  • Combine water, olive oil, sugar, salt in pan of bread machine Add flour, then sprinkle garlic on flour. Lastly add yeast.
  • Turn machine on dough cycle. As the dough mixes, sprinkle on oregano and basil until it suits you for color and taste. Let mix for about 15 to 30 minutes. Let the dough rest from 5 to 30 minutes. The longer it rests, the thicker and more tasty the crust. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface. Spray a large pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place dough on pan and add your choice of pizza toppings.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    178 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 235mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 58mg