Pizza Dough Optional Stuffed Crusts

Take your homemade pizza game to the next level with this versatile and crowd-pleasing recipe for Pizza Dough with Optional Stuffed Crusts. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, this dough is perfect for achieving a soft yet chewy pizza crust every time. For an indulgent twist, transform your crust into a gooey, cheesy masterpiece by tucking in mozzarella string cheese sticks—guaranteed to impress cheese lovers. Brushed with melted butter and optionally enhanced with garlic powder and oregano, the crust bakes to golden perfection in just 12 minutes. Whether you top your creation with classic pepperoni or go wild with gourmet combinations, this customizable dough recipe promises delicious results. Perfect for pizza nights, this recipe ensures restaurant-quality crust with the option to wow with irresistible stuffed edges! Optimize your at-home pizza-making with this easy, flavor-packed recipe, and let every slice shine.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 7 sticks Mozzarella string cheese (for stuffing, optional)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (melted, for crust brushing)
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.

Step 3

Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook for kneading.

Step 4

Shape the dough into a ball, place it back into the mixing bowl, and cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Once risen, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare a pizza pan or baking sheet by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and roll it out into a large circle or rectangle, depending on your pizza pan. Make sure the dough is slightly larger than the pan, giving excess for folding if making stuffed crusts.

Step 7

Optional: If making stuffed crusts, place mozzarella string cheese sticks around the edge, about 1 inch from the edge of the dough. Fold the edge of the dough over the cheese sticks and press firmly to seal.

Step 8

Brush the edge of the crust with melted butter. For added flavor, mix garlic powder and dried oregano into the melted butter before brushing.

Step 9

Add your desired pizza sauce, toppings, and shredded cheese on the pizza base within the stuffed crust perimeter.

Step 10

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Step 11

Remove from the oven, let it rest for 2-3 minutes, then slice and serve your homemade pizza with or without stuffed crust!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(994.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2590.3

Total Fat 97.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 202.9mg	0%
Sodium 5116.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 335.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 5.1g
Protein 95.5g	0%

Vitamin D 14.2IU	0%
Calcium 1475.5mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 756.1mg	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: 33.8%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 51.5%