Pizza Crust Recipe
This pizza crust recipe creates a perfect base for your favorite toppings, delivering a crispy and chewy texture for homemade pizzas.
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Servings: 2 medium pizza crusts
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it foams.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Stir until a dough forms.
- Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two balls.
- Roll out each ball on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet and top with your favorite sauce and toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1g