RCI-BR.001.0047.001
Basic Pizza Crust
Bread Recipes
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- warm water (95-110 degrees F)1 cup
- dry yeast2 tablespoons
- honey2 tablespoon
- salt1 teaspoon
- flour3 ½ cups
- olive oil¼ cup
Method
1
In a mixing bowl, mix warm water, salt and honey. Start off with extra warm water so that it is still at the proper temperature for yeast.
2
With the honey and salt fully dissolved, stir in the yeast and set aside for 5 minutes.
3
Add 1 cup of flour and stir completely.
4
Keep adding flour until dough begins to form a ball and is not sticky.
5
Now knead dough thoroughly for a minute then cover bowl with lid.
6
Let rise 1 hour. Then punch dough down. Let dough rise again for 1 1/2 - 5 hours.
7
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) (add 20 minutes if using a pizza stone)
8
Shape or freeze (See below)
9
If using crust immediately, add desired toppings.
10
Bake 15-25 minutes.