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Valentino's Pizza Crust

Valentino's Pizza Crust delivers a tender, airy base with a lightly crisp edge, perfect for baking on a stone or pan. A brief rest and hot oven bring out a flavorful, well-browned crumb that stands up to sauce and cheese without par-baking. Ideal for weeknight pizzas when you want reliable texture and fresh-baked aroma.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Valentino's Pizza Crust

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Valentino's Pizza Crust, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

37 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
52 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
3 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair
43 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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64
Heart Health
54
Metabolic
18
Digestive
31
Inflammatory
19
Performance
30
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Stir the water, sugar, and yeast together until dissolved. Add the olive oil and the salt. Stir in the flour until well blended. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Pat the dough into a pan or onto a pizza stone using fingers dipped in olive oil. If desired, sprinkle basil, thyme, or other seasonings on the crust. Top with your favorite pizza toppings and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a preheated 425 degree oven.

About This Recipe

Valentino's Pizza Crust is made with 6 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Olive Oil, and Salt. Each serving provides about 131.96 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Valentino's Pizza Crust made of?
The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Olive Oil, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
How long does it take to make Valentino's Pizza Crust?
About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 131.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Valentino's Pizza Crust easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
Is Valentino's Pizza Crust healthy?
Valentino's Pizza Crust has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 131.96 calories and 2.78 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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