Easy Pizza Crust
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 5 min |
| Cook time | ~2 hrs (rising time) |
| Source | Baked-in |
| Yield / serves | 14" round pizza crust |
| Rating | (unrated) |
Ingredients
- 11 ounces (approximately 2 cups) bread flour
- 3/4 tsp kosher or sea salt
- 3/4 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup warm water (about 110 degrees F)
- 1? tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp room temperature water
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Cooking spray (or a little extra olive oil) for oiling the bowl
Preparation
In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, salt and sugar.
Add yeast to warm water and let stand for about 5 minutes. Add the rest of the water and the olive oil and stir to combine.
With the mixer on low (or with a wooden spoon), slowly drizzle in the water mixture until the dough forms a cohesive mass (if it doesn't come together, drizzle in a bit more water by the tablespoon). The dough should be slightly tacky but shouldn't come off on your fingers when touched.
If using a mixture, switch to the dough hook. If kneading by hand, turn out onto a work surface. Knead on medium-low or by hand for 6 minutes. If you're using a mixer, the dough should stay together and, by the end, should be lightly slapping the sides of the bowl.
Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a towel. Let rise in a warm place (I use my oven, which stays around 100 degrees) for 1½ - 2 hours, until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and turn out onto a work surface dusted with flour or fine cornmeal. Cover with a damp paper towel and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
Remove paper towel and roll out with a rolling pin to desired size and thickness.
Bake the pizza at 475° for 9-11 minutes.
