Homemade pizza can be the worst meal or the best meal. I’ve tried nearly every recipe out there and this is one of my favorite thick crust pizza dough recipes. It is really easy and quick to make, which is my favorite part! Don’t forget your pizza chef’s hat! And if you’re really dreaming, make yourself an outdoor pizza oven to cook these up!
Thick crust pizza
2014-06-10 07:48:34
A delicious thick crust pizza dough recipe
Prep Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
585g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1312
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g
27%
Saturated Fat 2g
12%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2380mg
99%
Total Carbohydrates 248g
83%
Dietary Fiber 12g
47%
Sugars 5g
Protein 37g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
6%
Iron
22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the first 4 dry ingredients. Combine water and oil, then add to the dry ingredients. I use my Kitchen Aid mixer to mix then use the dough hook to knead for about 5 minutes. You can mix by hand then knead on a lightly floured surface until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Grease a bowl and put ball of dough in it. Toss it around to coat. Cover the bowl and let rise 20 minutes. I use the same mixer bowl so I don't dirty another dish. In a rush, I sometimes skip this rise. The dough will still be good, just not as thick.
- Grease a 12" or 16" pizza pan and spread dough out with your hands on the pan. Don't use a rolling pin. Top pizza and let rise for 15 more minutes. I've also skipped this rise with success.
- Topping your pizza: Mix 2-3 Tablespoons of olive oil with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and a dash of salt. Spread oil mixture on crust, especially the edges. Add pizza sauce. Good pizza sauce is a requirement. If you aren't up for making your own, I recommend Trader Joe's pizza sauce. Then add 3/4 to 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup fresh shredded parmesan.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 11-15 minutes.
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mmmmm! You put your toppings on first? Never tried that! Looks yummy, have you ever doubled or tripled it? With two teen age foot ball players, a runner for a husband and 2 daughters, 1 pizza is never enough! 3 is my minimum!
Oops, no, I put the toppings on after the cheese. I guess I need to reword that!
Okay- so I am a lurker on so many blogs and a pizza post is what prompts me to comment….Crazy… So I have been using this crust recipe from the book Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes a day- It makes 4-5 crusts and can go in the fridge for 14 days I think and gets better as it ages.. But I think you could use any recipe you love– But the coolest thing is- that is what made me want to post is I have been making it on the grill all summer and it is yummy- and I have picky people- two teenage boys and 1,2 and 5 year old….and they all love it- So anyways- I make my crust cook it on medium right on the preheated gas grill grates ( make sure it well floured- flip it and cook it on the other side until it is mostly cooked- take it off and really quickly add my toppings- toss it back on until everything is hot and there we go- I can fit two oddly shaped pizzas on my grill if I have to make more than that I cook the crusts of the second two while I top the first two and then switch…
We love to make our own pizza dough too. We have Friday Night Pizza Nights every single Friday night. It’s family tradition we LOVE!
this looks divine. i am putting it on my menu next week. thanks for sharing!
smiles,
j
My kids are completely pizza mad.
http://coffeesandmilkies.blogspot.com/2010/08/pizza-party.html
I will try the topping before the final rise idea next time.
We use a very similar recipe, and it is delicious =)
This looks delicious! We have pizza and a movie every Friday night! I’ll have to try this one! Thanks for sharing your great recipe with us at Anything Related!
{Rebekah}
I made your crust last night. It was easy and tasted amazing. thank you!
This looks fantastic! Easy pizza is always a great idea, and I love your pizza dough recipe.
Thank you!
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Love this & the photo..What kind of Camera do you use?? I’m searching for a new camera that gives great close ups/details..Yours is beautiful!!
Barb
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