Foolproof Pizza Crust Recipe
This homemade pizza crust bakes up golden, crisp, and chewy—perfect for any toppings you crave!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- - Dough hook or hands
- - Rolling pin (optional)
- - Baking stone or sheet
Ingredients
- - 2½ cups 300g all-purpose or bread flour
- - 1 tsp sugar
- - 1 tsp salt
- - 2 tsp instant yeast
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 cup 240ml warm water
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Add warm water and oil. Mix until dough forms.
- Knead for 8–10 mins (or 5–6 with mixer).
- Let rise in a greased bowl for 1–2 hours.
- Punch down and shape into 12–14" circle.
- Optional: Rest shaped dough for 30 mins.
- Preheat oven to 475°F with stone or baking sheet inside.
- Top and bake 12–15 mins or until golden.
Notes
- Use ½ white + ½ whole wheat flour for a heartier dough
- Freeze dough after first rise—thaw before shaping
- Add herbs or garlic powder for extra flavor
- Freeze dough after first rise—thaw before shaping
- Add herbs or garlic powder for extra flavor