Pizza Crust
A simple, reliable homemade pizza crust with a crisp exterior and chewy interior, ready in about 40 minutes. Perfect for your favorite toppings.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the 2.5 cups flour, 1 tsp instant yeast, and 1 tsp salt until combined.
- 2
Add the 1 cup warm water and 2 tbsp olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little flour if sticky.
- 4
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- 5
Punch down the dough, then roll or stretch it into a 12-inch round on a floured surface. Add toppings and bake at 475°F for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- 6
For a crispier crust, preheat a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven for 30 minutes before baking.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- wooden spoon
- rolling pin
- baking sheet or pizza stone
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