This homemade pizza crust is the perfect foundation for any pizza, offering a balance of crispiness and chewiness. Whether you’re making a classic margherita or a loaded veggie pizza, this crust will elevate your homemade creation to pizzeria quality. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a delicious pizza crust ready in no time. Note: For an even better crust, insert a pan of water, brought to a boil, into the oven 5-10 minutes before putting the pizza in to bake. This adds humidity to the oven, helping to improve the texture of the crust.
| Water (105 – 115°F) | ¾ | cup |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tablespoons |
| Yeast | 2 ¼ | teaspoons |
| Salt | ¾ | teaspoons |
| Sugar | 1 ½ | teaspoons |
| Bread Flour | 1 | cup |
| All-Purpose Flour | 1 | cup |
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water (105 – 115°F) and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes, until foamy.
- Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil, then stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Add humidity to the oven: About 5-10 minutes before baking the pizza, insert a pan of water brought to a boil into the oven. This will add humidity, improving the texture of the crust.
- Shape the dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air, then transfer it to a floured surface. Roll or stretch the dough into your desired pizza shape and thickness.
- Prepare the pizza: Place the shaped dough onto a pizza pan or a piece of parchment paper if using a pizza stone. Add your desired toppings.
- Bake the pizza: Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the toppings are cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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