Learn all the tips and tricks you need to make a homemade pizza crust from basic pantry ingredients. Freeze them for later and you'll always have one on hand for fast dinners.
1 1/2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil plus more for coating bowl
2 1/2cupsto 3 all purpose flour
Instructions
In a large bowl add the water, yeast and sugar and mix well.
Add the salt, olive oil and 1 1/4 cups flour and mix well. Add one more cup of flour, reserving 1/4 cup for kneading.
The dough will be slightly sticky at this point.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead 5 to 7 minutes adding enough flour to form a smooth, elastic dough. All stickiness should be gone.
Transfer dough to a large oiled bowl and turn to coat on all sides. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place about one hour.
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
Place your pizza stone in the bottom of your oven to preheat if you're using one. If not, stretch your dough to fit your chosen pizza pan. If it springs back, let the dough rest 5 minutes before stretching it again.
Top with your favorite toppings and bake 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
Estimated Weight Watchers Points Plus per 1/6th of the pizza: 5 points