Jay's Signature Pizza Crust

Master the art of homemade pizza with Jay's Signature Pizza Crust—a perfectly balanced, golden, and irresistibly chewy foundation for your favorite toppings. This beginner-friendly recipe uses simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast to create a dough that's easy to work with yet produces professional-quality results. The secret is the touch of cornmeal dusting, which adds a delightful crunch and ensures a restaurant-style finish. With just 20 minutes of prep and a heavenly kitchen aroma as it bakes, this crust is ideal for crafting personalized pizzas, whether loaded with savory toppings or kept classic with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Perfect your pizza night and impress your guests with this versatile, crowd-pleasing recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F)
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Cornmeal (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture is frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil, mixing with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat during the preheating process.

Step 6

Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll or stretch the dough into your desired shape, about 12–14 inches in diameter for a large pizza.

Step 7

Dust a pizza peel or baking sheet with cornmeal and carefully transfer the dough onto it.

Step 8

Add your favorite pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings to the dough.

Step 9

Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone) and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and slice. Serve and enjoy your homemade pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(783.5g)

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 11.3mg	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%