Pizza Crust Recipe

This pizza crust recipe creates a soft, chewy, and flavorful base that is perfect for homemade pizza. With simple ingredients and flexible preparation, you can make it fresh the same day or prepare the dough ahead of time for even better flavor. Explore more delicious recipes like Pizza Crust Recipe on our website.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast
• 7/8 to 1 1/8 cups lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt

Directions

• If using active dry yeast, dissolve it in a small amount of warm water with a pinch of sugar and let it sit until foamy.
• In a large bowl, combine yeast mixture (or instant yeast), remaining water, olive oil, flour, and salt.
• Mix and knead until a soft, smooth dough forms.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until puffy, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Divide the dough based on desired pizza size and shape into portions.
• Shape each portion into a ball and let it rest for 15 minutes.
• Stretch or press the dough into your desired pizza shape on a greased pan.
• Cover and let it rise again until slightly puffy, about 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
• Bake the crust for 8 to 14 minutes depending on thickness until lightly browned.
• Add toppings and return to the oven, baking until cheese is melted and crust is golden.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 to 30 minutes
Additional Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 8 minutes
Servings: 12
Yield: 1 to 2 pizzas