Homemade Pizza Crust
Elevate your pizza nights with a homemade pizza crust that’s perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. This simple recipe requires just a few essential ingredients and provides endless customization options for toppings. Whether you’re hosting a family game night or enjoying a cozy evening in, this crust will make your pizza truly unforgettable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- 1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- 2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt until combined.
- 3. Combine wet ingredients: Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4. Knead the dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5. Let it rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- 6. Shape the crust: Punch down the dough, divide if desired, and shape into rounds or rectangles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg