Pizza Homemade Thick Crust Recipes

THICK CRUST PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• Combine the first 4 dry ingredients in a large bowl. I prefer to use the Kitchen Aid mixer.
• Combine water and oil, then add to the dry ingredients. I use my KitchenAid mixer to mix then use the dough hook to knead for about 5 minutes. You can mix by hand then knead on a lightly floured surface until the dough is smooth and elastic.
• Grease a bowl with olive oil and put ball of dough in it. Toss it around to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise 20 minutes. I use the same mixer bowl so I don't dirty another dish. In a rush, I sometimes skip this rise. The dough will still be good, just not as thick or pliable.
• Grease a 12" or 16" pizza pan and spread dough out with your hands on the pan. Don't use a rolling pin. Let rise for 15 more minutes.
• Top pizza with olive oil, Italian spices, garlic powder, salt. Then add your favorite pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, toppings and parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 11-15 minutes.

QUICK AND EASY PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in flour, salt and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round. Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan or baker's peel dusted with cornmeal. Spread with desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.

JAY'S SIGNATURE PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in the water, and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Stir the salt 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. 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 recipe.
• 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.

PIZZA - HOMEMADE, THICK CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 deg F.
• Mix together all the dry ingredients. Add the warm water and oil, mix well. Knead dough a few times on a lightly floured surface. Put dough back in bowl, and lightly coat dough with oil. Cover and let rest or 5 minutes. While dough is resting, mix together all ingredients for the pizza sauce.
• Divide dough in half, and press each half into an oiled pizza pan. Cook dough for 2 minutes, then take out and let cool. Put sauce then desired toppings on pizza. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and cheese is melted.

THICK CRUST PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, salt, sugar, and yeast and blend well.
• In a small saucepan, heat water and oil until very warm (120 to 130) and add to flour mixture.
• Blend at low speed until moistened and beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
• Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup of flour to form a stiff dough.
• On a floured surface, knead in 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic (about 3 to 5 minutes).
• Place dough in greased bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap and a towel.
• Let rise in warm place (80 to 85 degrees) until light and doubled in size (30 to 40 minutes).
• Punch down several times to remove all air bubbles.
• Prepare as directed in Pizza Deluxe or for your favorite pizza recipe.

EASY HOMEMADE THICK CRUST PIZZA

Steps:

• First add 2 Cups of the flour, yeast, salt into a large mixing bowl and give a nice mix.
• Add the olive oil, warm water and mix well into a sticky dough.
• Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and add 1/4 Cup of flour to it. Knead well until the flour is mixed into the dough. Add the remaining 1/4 of flour and continue to knead to form a smooth dough. In total you would have to knead for about 3-4 mins.
• Cover the dough and leave it to rise for 10 mins.
• Now, split the dough into two equal portions and roll the dough into a circle. Adjust the thickness of the circle based on your preference. Sprinkle some cornmeal / semolina on a greased baking sheet. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet and keep the dough covered for another 10 mins. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Bake the pizza crust for 10 mins in the preheated oven.
• Remove the crust from the oven and spread the pizza sauce on top. Add toppings of your choice. Return the pizza to the oven to bake for a further 15 - 20 mins until the crust is nicely golden and the cheese is melted.Remove the pizza from the oven and brush the sides with olive oil. Wait for 5 mins and then cut the pizza.
• Enjoy warm.