Quick and Easy Pizza Crust

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.

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, olive oil, and salt.
  3. Pour in the yeast mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. 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.
  6. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
  7. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  8. Roll the dough into your desired pizza shape and thickness.
  9. Transfer the crust to a lightly greased pizza pan.
  10. Add your favorite pizza toppings.
  11. 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