Perfect Pizza Crust

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast, brown sugar in warm water; allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in salt and olive oil.
  3. Mix in 3 cups of flour or enough to form a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a well floured surface and knead in more flour until dough is barely sticky to the touch.
  4. Place dough into a oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
  5. Let dough rise until doubled, punch down and form into a tight ball. Allow dough to relax for 5 minutes prior to stretching and rolling into desired shapes.
  6. Brush lightly with olive oil, pierce with a fork all over dough and par bake crust at 425 for 5 minutes.
  7. Add desired toppings and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until desired level of doness is reached.
  8. Allow to cool for 4-5 minutes prior to cutting to allow cheese to set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

453 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.6g 17% DV
Total Fat 25.5g 33% DV
Carbs 48.7g 18% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 24.7g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10543mg 100% DV
Potassium 587.3mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 50mg 4% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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