Pizza Crust Recipe
This homemade pizza crust recipe yields a crispy thin crust or a thick, chewy base that is perfect for homemade pizza nights. It is made with simple and healthier ingredients, making it a versatile and customizable base for all your pizza creations.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast standard packet or SAF Instant
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar or honey for better yeast activation
- 3 ½ cups bread flour or all-purpose flour King Arthur or Bob’s Red Mill
- 2 tsp fine sea salt Redmond Real Salt or Morton's
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Colavita or California Olive Ranch
- 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 cup self-rising flour
Instructions
- Pour warm water into a large mixing bowl, stir in sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit until frothy—about 5–7 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Use a sturdy wooden spoon or your clean hand to stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Drizzle in EVOO, then knead right in the bowl for 3–4 minutes.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured counter. Knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 45–60 minutes until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into two balls, let rest, and then roll or stretch into desired thickness.
- Preheat oven and prepare the pizza crust toppings.
- Roll each ball into a circle or press with fingertips for a thick crust, then transfer to baking surface.
- Bake the pizza until edges bubble and brown, rotating halfway through.
Notes
Weighing flour on a digital scale yields more consistent results than scooping. For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour mix with xanthan gum.
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