Easy Instant Yeast Pizza Crust
This easy crust will remind you why homemade pizza is worth the effort!
Servings: 2 12 inch crusts
Equipment
- Danish Dough Whisk Not required but highly recommended
- Pizza Stone Not required but highly recommended * See Tips and Tricks for alternatives.
Ingredients
- 3 cups All Purpose Flour appx 120-125 grams
- 2 1/4 tsp Instant Dry Yeast 1 packet
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2/3 cup Lukewarm water 105-115 degrees F
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, instant yeast, salt and sugar.
- Combine warm water and Olive Oil and stir into dry ingredients until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 7 minutes until smooth
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in an oiled bowl for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down and divide in half to create two 12 inch crusts or one large crust.
- Add toppings of choice (or follow the Fig and Prosciutto Recipe on my blog) and Bake until crispy and golden.
Notes
Preheat the oven to 425°F with a pizza stone inside to heat up for at least 30 minutes. This will ensure a crispy base.
Shape the pizza crust, thin yet sturdy on a piece of parchment paper. Parchment paper works great to turn while your stretching and allows you to transport the pizza into the oven. Slide the pizza (parchment and all) onto the hot stone or sheet.