Pizza Homemade Thick Crust

Elevate your pizza nights with this irresistible homemade thick crust pizza recipe! Featuring a soft, pillowy crust that’s perfectly golden and chewy, this pizza is a dream for crust enthusiasts. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and olive oil, the dough rises to fluffy perfection before being topped with tangy pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings—from classic pepperoni to fresh veggies and mushrooms. A sprinkle of dried oregano and optional red chili flakes adds the perfect finishing touch to this customizable masterpiece. Ready in under two hours, including rise time, this homemade thick crust pizza is an absolute showstopper for family dinners, game nights, or casual gatherings. Your search for the ultimate thick crust pizza recipe ends here!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni, vegetables, mushrooms)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a dough forms.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a clean dish towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and grease a large baking sheet or pizza pan.

Step 6

Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a thick circle or rectangle to fit your prepared pan. Press the dough into the edges, creating a thick crust along the rim.

Step 7

Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the surface of the dough, leaving about 1 inch at the edges for the crust.

Step 8

Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 9

Add your preferred toppings evenly across the pizza, such as slices of pepperoni, chopped vegetables, or mushrooms.

Step 10

Sprinkle dried oregano and, if desired, crushed red chili flakes on top for added flavor.

Step 11

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Step 12

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1605.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4129.3

Total Fat 195.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 330.1mg	0%
Sodium 10995.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 427.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.0g
Protein 155.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1861.1mg	0%
Iron 30.7mg	0%
Potassium 2461.1mg	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: 43.0%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 41.8%