Pizza Crust Dough (Print-Friendly Version)
Easy, chewy, and crisp crust for your homemade pizzas with all your favorite toppings.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dough Base
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2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
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1 1/3 cups warm water (110°F)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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3 cups bread flour
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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2 tablespoons cornmeal
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
# How to Make It:
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On a floured surface, press and stretch the dough into the pizza shape you like. Then, place it on a baking pan or pizza stone.
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Top with your choice of toppings, then pop it in a preheated oven at 500°F for about 14 minutes, or until the crust looks golden and crisp.
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With a stand mixer and paddle attachment, blend all the ingredients just until they come together. Let the dough sit for 10 minutes.
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In a mixing bowl, mix the warm water and yeast, then let it sit for 5 minutes until it gets frothy.
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Stir in the sugar, salt, olive oil, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and the bread flour into the yeast mix.
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Change to the dough hook and knead on low speed for about 10 minutes until it's nice and stretchy.
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Cover your bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough sit in a warm spot for 30 to 45 minutes, until it’s almost doubled in size.
# Extra Information:
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You can use a bread machine for making the dough—just follow the manufacturer's instructions and select the dough setting.
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Using bread flour will give you the best chew and crispiness.