Make every night pizza night with this Quick and Easy Pizza Crust! Create your own masterpiece with your favorite toppings for a delicious homemade experience.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions:
- In a bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast and white sugar in warm water. Let it sit until the mixture becomes frothy, about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, olive oil, and salt.
- Pour in the yeast mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Roll the dough into your desired pizza shape and thickness.
- Transfer the crust to a lightly greased pizza pan.
- Add your favorite pizza toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Create your own Homemade Pizza Perfection in a Snap with this Quick and Easy Pizza Crust.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Rising Time: 1 hour | Baking Time: 12-15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Yields: 1 pizza crust