Pizza Crust Recipe
This easy-to-follow pizza dough recipe yields a crispy yet chewy crust, perfect for any pizza night and adaptable to your favorite styles.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup light beer or water
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 package yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ½ - 3 ½ cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine the beer (or water), warm water, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Stir until the yeast is fully dissolved.
- Add in the sugar, salt, and olive oil. Mix well to combine everything.
- If using a stand mixer with a dough hook, add 1 cup of flour and mix on low speed. Gradually add more flour until the dough forms. If mixing by hand, add flour until the mixture becomes a loose batter.
- Knead the dough for 6-8 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
- Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover it and let it rise for 45-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Cooking
- Once risen, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick. Place it on a pizza stone or pan and parbake it in a preheated oven at 425°F for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the parbaked crust from the oven, add your favorite toppings, and bake for an additional 8-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
Notes
- Use warm water to activate the yeast effectively.
- Allow the dough to rise properly for better flavor and texture.
- Experiment with different toppings and let the pizza cool before slicing for easier handling.
Nutrition
Serving: -1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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