Best 6 Premium Pizza Crust Recipes

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Indulge in a pizza-making experience like no other with our curated collection of premium pizza crust recipes. From the classic New York-style to the crispy thin crust, each recipe is meticulously crafted to elevate your pizza game. Discover the secrets to a perfectly golden, airy, and flavorful crust that will make your homemade pizzas the envy of any pizzeria.

- **Classic New York-style Crust:** Master the art of the iconic New York-style pizza with our time-tested recipe. Learn the techniques for achieving that signature chewy crust with a crispy exterior, perfect for holding your favorite toppings.


- **Chicago Deep-Dish Crust:** Embark on a culinary journey to the Windy City with our Chicago deep-dish crust recipe. Create a thick, buttery crust that forms the perfect vessel for your favorite toppings, ensuring a rich and indulgent pizza experience.


- **Crispy Thin Crust:** Delight in the simplicity and elegance of a crispy thin crust pizza. This recipe yields a cracker-like crust that is perfectly crispy without being brittle, allowing the toppings to shine through.


- **Sourdough Crust:** Elevate your pizza crust with the tangy and complex flavor of sourdough. Our sourdough crust recipe guides you through the process of creating a flavorful and aromatic crust that will impress even the most discerning pizza connoisseurs.


- **Whole Wheat Crust:** For those seeking a healthier pizza option, our whole wheat crust recipe is the perfect choice. Made with whole wheat flour, this crust offers a nutty flavor and plenty of dietary fiber, making it a nutritious and delicious alternative to traditional pizza crusts.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST PIZZA DOUGH



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This easy pizza dough recipe is the key to making an extraordinary homemade pizza. We use all-purpose flour because double zero is hard to find. But if you're lucky enough to live near an Italian market or willing to purchase double zero flour online, using this flour will take your crust to the next level. You won't be disappointed with the results! -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 crusts (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose or 00 flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and marjoram, optional
1/3 cup vegetable or olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar; add yeast and whisk until dissolved. Let stand until bubbles form on surface. In a large bowl, whisk 3 cups flour, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and, if desired, dried herbs. Make a well in center; add yeast mixture and oil. Stir until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead, adding more flour to surface as needed until no longer sticky and dough is smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes; transfer bowl to refrigerator and chill overnight. Allow dough to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes, before rolling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

THE BEST PIZZA CRUST



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This recipe will give you pizza crust that isn't too thick, but nice and soft like you would find at a pizza shop. Dress this crust up with the toppings of your choice.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon margarine
⅓ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, sugar, dry milk, butter or margarine, yeast, and warm water. Gather into a ball. Turn out an a lightly floured surface, and knead until the dough is smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth, and place in a warm spot for 2 hours.
  • Punch down the dough. Roll out to fit a 14 inch pizza pan. Allow to rise until doubled in size.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C) until crust is a very light brown color. Remove from oven.
  • Place desired toppings on the pizza. Bake for 20 minutes, or until toppings are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 166.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

PIZZA DOUGH



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For your next pizza night at home, make Bobby Flay's homemade Pizza Dough recipe from Food Network, and finish it with your favorite toppings.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 (14-inch) pizza crusts

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling
1 teaspoon sugar
1 envelope instant dry yeast
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups water, 110 degrees F
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons

Steps:

  • Combine the bread flour, sugar, yeast and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and combine. While the mixer is running, add the water and 2 tablespoons of the oil and beat until the dough forms into a ball. If the dough is sticky, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a solid ball. If the dough is too dry, add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a smooth, firm ball.
  • Grease a large bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, add the dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm area to let it double in size, about 1 hour. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Cover each with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rest for 10 minutes.

BASIC PIZZA CRUST



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My aunt shared this basic pizza dough recipe quite a few years ago. I like to double the recipe and keep one baked crust in the freezer for a quick snack or meal later.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 1 pizza crust (6 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Cornmeal
Pizza toppings of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, sugar, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn onto a floured surface; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. , Roll into a 13-in. circle. Grease a 12-in. pizza pan and sprinkle with cornmeal. Transfer dough to prepared pan, building up edges slightly. Do not let rise. Bake at 425° until browned, 12-15 minutes. Add toppings; bake 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WORLD'S BEST PIZZA CRUST



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My mom makes the best pizza crust on several continents. It's fast and easy. Excellent as a white pizza or traditional red sauce, any toppings go.

Provided by Isabeau

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 1 pizza, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1/2 tablespoon) package yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in water.
  • Beat in ½ flour.
  • Add salt, oil and rest of flour (add more if needed to make handle-able dough).
  • Rise in oiled bowl.
  • Place on greased pan.
  • Add sauce, cheese, etc.
  • Bake at 450 20 -25 minutes (til brown).

QUICK AND EASY PIZZA CRUST



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This is a great recipe when you don't want to wait for the dough to rise. You just mix it and allow it to rest for 5 minutes and then it's ready to go!! It yields a soft, chewy crust. For a real treat, I recommend you use bread flour and bake it on a pizza stone, but all-purpose flour works well too. Enjoy!

Provided by CHEF RIDER

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 ½ cups bread flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, salt and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round. Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan or baker's peel dusted with cornmeal. Spread with desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 292.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the pizza crust will be. Look for high-protein flour, fresh yeast, and quality olive oil.
  • Use the right amount of water: The amount of water in the dough will affect the texture and crispiness of the crust. Too much water will make the dough sticky and difficult to work with, while too little water will make the dough dry and crumbly.
  • Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough helps to develop the gluten, which gives the crust its structure and chewiness. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise: Rising the dough allows the yeast to ferment and produce carbon dioxide, which creates bubbles in the dough. This will make the crust light and airy.
  • Preheat the oven: A hot oven is essential for a crispy pizza crust. Preheat the oven to the highest temperature possible, at least 500°F (260°C).
  • Use a pizza stone or baking sheet: A pizza stone or baking sheet will help to conduct heat and create a crispy crust. If you don't have a pizza stone or baking sheet, you can use a cast iron skillet.
  • Add toppings sparingly: Too many toppings will weigh down the crust and make it soggy. Use toppings sparingly, and be sure to distribute them evenly over the crust.
  • Cook the pizza until the crust is golden brown: The pizza is done cooking when the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the crust and the toppings.

Conclusion:

Making a great pizza crust at home is not difficult, but it does take some practice. By following these tips, you can make a pizza crust that is crispy, chewy, and flavorful. With a little patience and practice, you'll be making delicious homemade pizzas in no time.

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