Best 5 Premium Pizza Crust Recipes

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Creating a premium pizza crust is an art form that requires attention to detail and the use of high-quality ingredients. Whether you prefer a crispy, thin crust, a chewy, thick crust, or something in between, there are many recipes available to help you achieve the perfect pizza crust. With the right combination of flour, yeast, water, and salt, along with a few extra ingredients like olive oil or herbs, you can create a delicious, flavorful crust that will take your pizza to the next level.

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

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.

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).

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.

PREMIUM PIZZA CRUST



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This is a double-rise dough typical of Neapolitan pizza. Two different rise methods are provided, one overnight in refrigerator and the other with a sponge.

Provided by NANDITA

Categories     Bread     Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes

Time 15h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 ½ cups water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • OVERNIGHT COLD RISE METHOD: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in 2 cups of flour and salt; mix well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 15 minutes. Place dough in bowl dusted with flour cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • SPONGE RISE METHOD: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water. Stir in 1/2 cup of flour; mix well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise until foamy, about 1 hour. Blend in remaining water, flour and salt; beat well. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 15 minutes. Place dough in bowl dusted with flour and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled, about 2 to 3 hours.
  • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Roll dough out to half of its final size. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes (while you prepare desired pizza toppings). Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Stretch out dough over your floured knuckles and spin/toss 2 to 3 times until desired size is achieved. Place dough on a baker's peel sprinkled with cornmeal or a lightly greased pizza pan. Spread with desired toppings and bake on a pizza stone in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 222.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

THE BEST PIZZA DOUGH EVER



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Make and share this The Best Pizza Dough Ever recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 pizza crusts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons active dry yeast (or 2 packages)
2 cups warm water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2-5 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl.
  • Stir in oil, sugar, salt and FOUR cups of the flour.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface.
  • Knead in enough flour to make dough easy to handle.
  • Knead til smooth 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place til double in size (about 45 minutes).
  • Add your favorite toppings of tomato sauce, seasonings like oregano, sweet basil, chili powder, and toppings like bacon, ham, pineapple, pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper or cooked hamburger and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake pizzas 425°F for 25-30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use the right flour: Bread flour or all-purpose flour are good choices for pizza crust. Bread flour has a higher protein content, which gives the crust a chewier texture. All-purpose flour will give you a crispier crust.
  • Activate the yeast: Proofing the yeast in warm water with a little sugar will help to ensure that it is active and will produce a light and airy crust.
  • Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough develops the gluten in the flour, which gives the crust its structure. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise: After kneading, let the dough rise in a warm place for at least an hour, or until it has doubled in size. This will give the yeast time to ferment and produce gases, which will create a light and airy crust.
  • Shape the dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two or three equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a 12-inch circle.
  • Add your toppings: Add your favorite toppings to the pizza crust. Be creative and experiment with different flavors.
  • Bake the pizza: Bake the pizza at a high temperature (450 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

The perfect pizza crust is crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and has a slightly yeasty flavor. It should be able to support the weight of your toppings without getting soggy. With a little practice, you can make a delicious pizza crust at home that will rival any pizzeria.

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