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homemade pizza crust

Homemade Pizza Crust and Sauce


  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 6 pizzas 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups warm water, between 100-100 degrees F
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 packets active dry yeast, or 4½ teaspoons
  • 4½ cups bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

For the pizza sauce

  • 15 ounce can of tomato sauce
  • 6 ounce can of tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Put a baking sheet in the oven upside down and set the heat to 500 degrees F. Tear off 6 pieces of parchment paper big enough for a pizza.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine water, honey, olive oil and yeast. Whisk to combine and set aside for 10 minutes for the yeast to bloom. It should have a layer of foam on top after 10 minutes.
  3. While yeast blooms, add flour and salt to a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour yeast mixture on top and mix with a wooden spoon until combined. Dump the dough out on to the counter and knead by hand for 5 minutes, adding a sprinkling of flour if the dough is sticking to your hands.
  4. Form dough into a loose ball and put it back into the mixing bowl. Cover with a towel and let it rise for 35-45 minutes, until it has doubled in size.
  5. While the dough rises, make the sauce. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a small bowl and set aside.
  6. Once the dough is risen, punch it down and then divide it into 6 equal portions. You can do this by cutting the dough in half and then cut each half into thirds.
  7. Spread a small amount of olive oil on your counter and roll out each ball of dough to your preferred thickness. Transfer dough to a piece of parchment. Add sauce and desired toppings.
  8. Transfer the pizza to the oven on the parchment paper and set it on the hot upside-down baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the crust is lightly browned.
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course