Simple Pizza Crust

Simple Pizza Crust

by Julie
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This simple pizza crust recipe is easy to put together and makes a delicious canvas for your pizza creations!

I’ve had this recipe for years, ever since my mother-in-law gave me my first ever stand mixer.  This simple pizza crust recipe was in the recipe booklet that came with my red Kitchen Aid mixer.  It’s super simple, yes, but it’s a great staple recipe.

I like to cook my crust on a pizza stone, but I always forget to let the stone warm up first.  I’ve heard that this is a pizza secret!  So, someone try it and let me know if it’s true!  Personally, I prefer to bake this simple pizza crust for a few minutes without any toppings.  I just drizzle a tiny bit of really good quality olive oil, and sprinkle with whatever seasonings I want (salt, garlic powder, pepper, etc.).

Use whatever toppings float your boat!  Traditional pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and pepperoni is a favorite in our family.  But I also love using Alfredo sauce, chicken, spinach, and basil for a non-conformist white pizza.  Get creative and use whatever your family loves.

Need some ideas?  How about:

  • ham and pineapple
  • bacon and shrimp
  • barbecue sauce and chicken
  • taco toppings
  • chicken fajita
  • kale, ricotta, and sausage
  • garlic and ranch
  • breakfast pizza with cheddar, eggs, sausage bacon
  • mushroom and olive
  • bacon cheeseburger style
  • spinach, olives, feta, peppers
  • Gorgonzola, Asiago, mozzarella, Pecorino, basil
  • meatball
  • grilled chicken, pesto, mozzarella

I usually only make one crust, but this recipe doubles easily.  Pair your pizza with a nice salad for a complete meal.

Simple Pizza Crust

This simple pizza crust recipe is easy to put together and makes a delicious canvas for your pizza creations!
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Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 tsp. yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • up to 1 cup additional flour
  • cornmeal
Directions
Step 1
Dissolve yeast in warm water in mixer bowl of stand mixer.
Step 2
Add the salt, olive oil, and 2 1/2 cups flour. Mix in the stand mixer for one minute (using dough hook).
Step 3
Add remaining flour until a little at a time until the dough forms a ball and starts to clean the side of the bowl.
Step 4
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for one hour.
Step 5
Punch down dough. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Step 6
If using a pizza stone, roll out the dough onto a very lightly floured surface. Sprinkle the stone evenly with cornmeal and place dough on stone.
Step 7
If using metal pizza pan, do the same thing but spray the pan with cooking spray before sprinkling cornmeal.
Step 8
Pre-bake: drizzle with a bit of olive oil and seasoning and bake for 5 minutes.
Step 9
Top with sauces and toppings, then bake for 10-15 minutes until it looks amazing!

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