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Freshly baked crust pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and basil, placed on a rustic wooden pizza board in a warm kitchen

Crust Pizza

Seven different pizza crusts, from classic thin to deep dish, to suit every taste and preference.
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Pizza
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 pizzas
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Classic Thin Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Thick Crust

  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast

Stuffed Crust

  • 1 batch thick crust dough
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Whole Wheat Crust

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup warm water

Instructions
 

  • For thin crust, mix all ingredients and knead until smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  • For thick crust, knead until elastic and let rise for 1 hour.
  • For stuffed crust, roll out dough and place cheese around the edge, folding over.
  • For whole wheat crust, mix ingredients, knead, and let rest for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and bake your pizza crust of choice for 12-15 minutes.

Notes

Each crust type can be customized with different flours and hydration levels.
Keyword Crispy Crust, Deep Dish, Pizza Dough