Perfect Pizza Crust

6 ingredients
8 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast, brown sugar in warm water; allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    Stir in salt and olive oil.
  3. 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. 4
    Place dough into a oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
  5. 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. 6
    Brush lightly with olive oil, pierce with a fork all over dough and par bake crust at 425 for 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add desired toppings and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until desired level of doness is reached.
  8. 8
    Allow to cool for 4-5 minutes prior to cutting to allow cheese to set.

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