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Homemade Quick Pizza Dough for a Perfect Crust Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Yield: 1 large pizza crust (serves 12)

Description

This quick and easy pizza dough recipe yields a delicious homemade crust perfect for topping with your favorite pizza sauce and toppings. It features a soft, slightly tacky texture that bakes up golden and crisp, thanks to a longer rising time and a higher oven temperature for even browning. Ideal for making one large pizza crust in about an hour with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Yeast Mixture

  • 1 (0.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F / 45 degrees C)

Dough

  • 2 cups bread flour, plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients needed for the dough preparation to ensure smooth cooking.
  2. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, stir together the active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and warm water. Let the mixture stand for about 5 minutes until it is foamy, indicating that the yeast is active.
  3. Mix Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 2 cups bread flour with the kosher salt. Add the yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Using the dough hook attachment on medium speed, mix for approximately 8 minutes until the dough is soft and slightly tacky. Gradually add up to 3 more tablespoons of flour, one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition to achieve the right dough consistency.
  4. First Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise at room temperature until doubled in volume, at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate overnight for a slower rise that develops flavor.
  5. Preheat Oven: About 20 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) with the oven rack positioned in the lower third.
  6. Shape Dough: Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a round and roll it out into a thin crust. Transfer the crust to a large parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza pan.
  7. Add Toppings: Spread your desired pizza sauce and toppings evenly over the crust. Brush the edges with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to help create a crisp, golden crust edge.
  8. Bake Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and any cheese added is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve: Remove from oven, slice, and enjoy your homemade pizza with fresh, flavorful crust.

Notes

  • For better flavor development, consider refrigerating the dough to rise overnight instead of a single room temperature rise.
  • The oven temperature is set high at 475°F to ensure the crust browns evenly and crisps nicely.
  • Brushing the crust edges with olive oil before baking promotes a golden, crispy finish.
  • You can add more flour if the dough feels too sticky, but be careful not to add too much to keep the dough tender.
  • This recipe yields one large pizza crust suitable for about 12 servings, depending on slice size.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Bread/Dough
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

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