Jay's Signature Pizza Crust
This thick crust pizza dough recipe yields a crust that is soft and doughy on the inside and slightly crusty on the outside. Cover it with your favorite sauce and toppings to make a delicious pizza.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
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½ teaspoon brown sugar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, divided
Instructions
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Stir together warm water, yeast, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl; let sit for 10 minutes.
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Stir oil and salt into yeast mixture. Mix in 2 1/2 cups flour until incorporated. Turn dough out onto a clean, floured surface. Knead dough, adding remaining flour, a little at a time, until dough is no longer sticky. Place dough into an oiled bowl.
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Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Punch down dough and form it into a tight ball. Allow dough to relax for 1 minute before rolling out.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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If baking dough on a pizza stone, place toppings on dough and bake immediately. If baking dough on a pan, lightly oil the pan and let dough rise for 15 to 20 minutes before topping and baking it.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
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