Classic Pizza Crust

Elevate your homemade pizza game with this foolproof Classic Pizza Crust recipe, perfect for creating the ultimate foundation for your favorite toppings. Crafted from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, this dough is kneaded to perfection for a soft and elastic texture, then allowed to rise to achieve that signature airy yet chewy bite. A light dusting of cornmeal adds a touch of rustic charm while ensuring a crisp bottom crust. With just 90 minutes of prep time and a quick 15-minute bake at high heat, this recipe yields a golden, pizzeria-style crust that’s perfectly crisp on the outside and tender inside. Whether topped with traditional marinara and mozzarella or loaded with gourmet ingredients, this versatile pizza dough is your go-to recipe for pizza night!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups warm water
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or use the dough hook attachment on a mixer until well combined.

Step 3

Gradually add the remaining 1.5 cups of flour, a little at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl and is no longer sticky.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides, and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as the oven preheats.

Step 7

Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll or stretch to your desired thickness and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.

Step 8

Add your favorite pizza toppings, leaving a small margin around the edges for the crust.

Step 9

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 10

Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(789.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1907.0

Total Fat 33.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2371.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 348.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.4g
Protein 47.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 61.0mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 623.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.9%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 74.0%