Quick-Rise Homemade Pizza Crust
This quick-rise homemade pizza crust is soft, chewy, and perfect for loading up with all your favorite toppings. Brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with parmesan and garlic, this "hand tossed" crust is my go-to for homemade pizza night!
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Bread Flour
- 2 Cups Lukewarm Water
- 4 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Active Dry Yeast
- 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Salt
Topping
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- First, you need to proof the yeast. Add the sugar to the lukewarm water and stir until it dissolves. Then, add the yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes to proof. The yeast will look foamy and creamy when it is ready.2 Cups Lukewarm Water, 4 Tbsp Sugar, 2 Tbsp Active Dry Yeast
- When the yeast is proofed, add the olive oil, flour, and salt4 Cups Bread Flour, 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tsp Salt
- Mix the dough until it forms together into a ball. Place it in an oiled bowl and turn to coat. Then, cover with a clean towel and let the dough rest and proof for 30 minutes.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll out to 13 inches in diameter. If the dough resists, let it rest a few minutes and continue rolling.
- Once the dough is shaped, brush it with a light layer of olive oil and top with parmesan and garlic. Add other seasonings to preference.1/4 Cup Parmesan, 1-2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder
- Finally, use a fork to poke holes in the crust. This keeps air pockets from forming.
- Once the dough is ready, add your toppings and bake at 450 for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.