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Homemade Pan Pizza Crust (and Pizza Night Tradition)

Homemade Pan Pizza Crust Recipe (and Pizza Night Tradition)

Tuba
There’s something magical about a homemade pan pizza crust—crispy on the outside, soft and airy within, and perfect for holding layers of your favorite toppings. This Italian-inspired recipe promises a golden, indulgent base that’s worth the wait, with just over two hours from start to finish.
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Prep Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 262 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in the water, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Stir the salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Parmesan cheese and oil into the yeast solution. Mix in 2 1/2 cups of the flour.
  • Turn dough out onto a clean, well floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky (sometimes I need more, sometimes I need less- it kind of depends on the weather and the humidity in the air).
  • Place the dough into a well oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. Let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour.
  • Punch down the dough, and form a tight ball. Allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out. Use for your favorite pizza sauce recipe (I just like to use Prego Traditional spaghetti sauce) and favorite toppings.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). If you are baking the dough on a pizza stone, you may place your toppings on the dough, and bake immediately. If you are baking your pizza in a pan, lightly oil the pan, and let the dough rise for 15 or 20 minutes before topping and baking it.
  • Bake pizza in preheated oven, until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 403mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg
Keyword easy pizza dough, family pizza night, homemade pizza crust, pan pizza recipe, pizza night tradition
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