Homemade Pizza Crust
Indulge in the nostalgia of homemade pizza crust with this easy recipe. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this versatile crust is a delightful canvas for your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Gradually add flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough, roll it out to your desired thickness on a floured surface.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Bake the crust for about 8-10 minutes until lightly golden before adding toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg