Homemade Pizza Crust
This homemade pizza crust is soft, chewy, and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for pizza night, this versatile dough can be topped with all your favorite sauces, cheeses, and toppings!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour (gives you the chewiest texture!) use 2 cups in the dough reserving the 1/4 cup to flour your pizza peel.
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Start by activating the yeast. In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), combine ¾ cup warm water and 2 teaspoons active dry yeast. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of sugar to help the yeast wake up. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until it looks foamy on top.
- Once the yeast is activated, add in 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. If you're using a stand mixer, attach the dough hook and mix on low speed until everything comes together into a shaggy dough. Then increase the speed slightly and knead for about 5-10 minutes, or until the dough forms a soft, smooth ball. You can also knead it by hand on a lightly floured surface if you prefer.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes, or until it’s doubled in size. (for extra chewy crust place in refrigerator in oiled bowl covered for 24 hours)
- Preheat your oven to 475°F with your pizza stone in the oven. After the dough has risen, punch it down and place on a floured pizza peel. . Roll or stretch it into a 12-inch circle. Now you're ready to add sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings!
- Slide your pizza onto the heated pizza stone in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
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Notes:
- You can substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a heartier crust.
- For a crispier bottom, preheat your pan or use a pizza stone.
- This dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight or frozen for later use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 294mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 4mg
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