Best 3 Beths Pizza Crust Recipes

Beth's Pizza Crust is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be used to make a variety of pizzas. Whether you're looking for a classic cheese pizza or something more adventurous, Beth's Pizza Crust is the perfect place to start. With its crispy, chewy texture and flavorful crust, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BETH'S PIZZA CRUST

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This is an excellent crust that requires no time to rise. Why order out when you can just throw this pizza together?

Provided by gwenrk

Categories Breads

Time 30m

Yield 1 pizza crust

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1 cup water
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Combine yeast and warm water.
Stir until dissolved.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Let rest 5 minutes.
Roll out to size and shape you need.
(I have used this same size recipe in jelly roll pans and on round baking stones.) Bake at 450* for 15 minutes or until golden.
A couple tips: Sometimes I omit the sugar.
Instead, I add several good shakes of Italian seasoning mix (just dried herbs).
Use your imagination, this is hard to mess up.

VALENTINO'S PIZZA CRUST

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This is an excellent pizza crust recipe. I have found it is really good when baked on a pizza stone.

Provided by Jody

Categories Bread Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

Stir water, sugar and yeast together until dissolved. Add the olive oil and the salt. Stir in the flour until well blended. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
Pat dough into pan or on to a pizza stone using fingers dipped in olive oil. If desired sprinkle basil, thyme or other seasonings on crust. Top with your favorite pizza toppings and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a preheated 425 degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 195.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BETH'S PERFECT AND EASY HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH

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Make and share this Beth's Perfect and Easy Homemade Pizza Dough recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Queen B

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 2 crusts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) package dried yeast
1 cup lukewarm water
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup cornmeal

Steps:

Dissolve yeast in water.
Combine flour and salt in large mixing bowl.
Make a well in center of flour and with your hands, work in 1/2 of the yeast mixture.
Add olive oil and then continue to work in the rest of the yeast mixture.
Add 1 tablespoon of water if necessary to make dough soft and smooth.
Turn dough onto flat surface and knead for 10 minutes.
Oil a large mixing bowl and place dough in it, turning on dough over to get oil on all sides.
Cover with damp towel and let rise for 1 hour.
Preheat pizza stone in oven at 500 degrees.
Divide pizza dough in half. Roll out each half into 12-14" circles making crusts about 1/8" thick.
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons cornmeal onto pizza peal. Place 1 pizza crust on pizza peal and lightly brush with olive oil. Add all ingredients you want on your pizza.
Slide pizza from peel onto preheated pizza stone in the oven. Cook until crust is crisp and golden, about 15-20 minutes.
DOUGH CAN BE FROZEN: After rising, shape dough into 2 balls a, wrap and freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature and roll out as described.

Tips:

Use bread flour or all-purpose flour for a crispy crust.
Add a tablespoon of sugar to the dough to help it brown.
Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible before baking the pizza.
Use a pizza stone or baking sheet to bake the pizza.
Add your favorite toppings and bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

No matter which recipe you choose, there are some general tips to keep in mind when making pizza at home. First, always use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final product. Second, take your time and don't rush the process. Making pizza is a labor of love, and it's important to enjoy the experience. Finally, have fun! Experiment with different toppings and flavors to find your perfect pizza recipe.