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Quick From-Scratch Pizza Crust

Quick From-Scratch Pizza Crust delivers a tender, chewy base with crisp edges that stands up to hearty toppings. Warm water, active dry yeast, and olive oil create a flavorful dough that mixes and shapes with ease, perfect for weeknight pies or casual gatherings when you want fresh-baked pizza without the fuss.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Quick From-Scratch Pizza Crust
  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C), and lightly grease a pizza pan.

  2. 2

    Place warm water in a bowl; add the yeast and sugar. Stir and let sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the flour, oil, and salt to the yeast mixture; beat until smooth. You can do this by hand or use a stand mixer with a dough hook to make it easier.

  4. 4

    Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll it into a 12-inch circle.

  6. 6

    Transfer the dough to the prepared pizza pan.

  7. 7

    Spread the crust with sauce and the toppings of your choice.

  8. 8

    Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.