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Homemade Pizza: 1 Perfect Pizzeria Crust

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Learn to make a perfect homemade pizza with a crispy crust, just like your favorite pizzeria. This recipe guides you through creating delicious pizza dough and baking it in your home oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups warm water (105-115°F)
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Your favorite pizza toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, peppers, etc.)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the flour, olive oil, salt, oregano, and garlic powder to the yeast mixture.
  3. Mix with a spoon or in a stand mixer with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven while it preheats.
  7. Punch down the risen dough and divide it in half.
  8. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out one half of the dough into your desired pizza shape (about 12 inches).
  9. Carefully transfer the dough to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal or parchment paper.
  10. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
  11. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by your desired toppings.
  12. Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or steel (or place the baking sheet directly in the oven).
  13. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  14. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve. Repeat with the second half of the dough.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, preheat your oven as hot as it can go and use a pizza stone or steel.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time and let it cold ferment in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for a more complex flavor.
  • Experiment with different flours like bread flour for a chewier crust.
  • Don’t overload your pizza with toppings, as this can make the crust soggy.

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