Basic Regular Pizza Crust 101

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 14

Make Your Own Basic Regular Pizza Crust 101 at Home

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

204

Sugar

Fat

Pizza is a favorite comfort food and the homemade version allows for easy customization and creativity. The Basic Regular Pizza Crust 101 allows for a classic pizza experience and is perfect for a game night, movie night or family dinner. With its crispy golden-brown crust and bubbling hot cheese, it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any event.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups of flour, pizza crust yeast, sugar and salt.
2.	Gradually add in the warm water and oil, stirring until well combined.
3.	Gradually add in the remaining flour to form a dough. Knead dough on a floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4.	Let the dough rest for 10 minutes before rolling it into a circle.
5.	Transfer the dough to a greased pizza pan. Top with pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
6.	Bake the homemade pizza in a preheated oven at 425 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7.	Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This basic regular pizza crust recipe requires only simple ingredients and is easy to follow.
It allows for customization of toppings and is a convenient option for a quick meal.

CONS

This pizza crust requires time for kneading and resting.
It may also not be suitable for those who are gluten-free as it contains all-purpose flour.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This homemade pizza crust can be healthier than store-bought pizza crusts that are known to be high in sodium, calories and fat.
It allows for the use of fresh ingredients and with toppings such as vegetables, lean meats, and reduced-fat cheeses, it can be a healthy meal option.

	1 3/4 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
	1 envelope fleischmann 's pizza crust yeast
	1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
	3/4 teaspoon salt
	2/3 cup very warm water
	3 tablespoons oil
	1/2 - 1 cup pizza sauce
	4 to 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese