Pizza Crusts is one of those things I’ve struggled with as a bread maker. I have no idea why. That and Artisan Bread. White Bread, Wheat Bread, Rolls, Buttery Soft Pretzels, you can see, yeast and I are friends. But I’ve tried tons of pizza dough recipes and just never been happy with the end result.
Then a few months back, I saw some chat about a new Pizza Crust yeast. I was jealous. Here’s this cool new yeast and everyone is making pizza with it while I sit at home sulking because I know it won’t be available around here for months. One of the down falls of living in small town and rural. Specialty products take their sweet time getting here. I squealed when I finally saw it at the store. And I bought a ton of it.
This photo is actually from my second buying spree. I tell you for a baker, this stuff is gold. And so easy to work with. You can use a mixer or just combine by hand. I even took all the ingredients with us on our beach vacation and made fresh pizzas while there. I sent the leftover yeast home with my step daughter so she could start making pizza too.
Fast Pizza Dough
1 3/4 -2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 envelope pizza yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup very warm water
3 tablespoons olive oil
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Stir with a fork, just to combine. Add water and oil, Mix until well blended, it will remind you of watery school paste.
Gradually add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. It will still be sticky. Knead dough with any remaining flour for about 5 minutes, working the dough back and forth.
This dough is kind, you really can’t mess it up. I just knead it right in the mixing bowl.
Let dough rest for a minute while you prepare your baking sheet. Use about 1-2 tablespoons of oil to grease your baking sheet.
Now just start stretching your dough to fit your baking sheet. I use both hands with the dough hanging and work around the edges stretching, then when the dough is almost to the size of the baking sheet, I lay it out and finish shaping on the sheet.
It doesn’t have to be perfect, it doesn’t have to be round. Now just start adding your sauce and toppings. Looking for a good sauce? This is the one we’re using, Homemade Pizza Sauce.
Cheese, pepperoni, more cheese.
Bake in a preheated 425 oven for 12-15 minutes. Slice and enjoy.
Just look at that perfect crust.
Lesa @Edesias Notebook says
August 1, 2012 at 12:15 pmWow, I’ve never heard of the pizza yeast. I’ll have to look for it. I have a pizza dough recipe that I love, but it does take several hours, so I’ll have to get some of this for last-minute pizza cravings!
The Cooking Actress says
August 1, 2012 at 2:07 pmHow cool! I hadn’t heard of pizza yeast–I have a pizza crust recipe I adore, but this looks really easy and delicious!
Jacy says
August 1, 2012 at 8:09 pmAmazing!!! I’ve been struggling with this same thing, thanks for sharing!!
Visiting from Whimsy Wed 🙂
Blessings,
Jacy
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Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
August 2, 2012 at 1:02 amI look forward to trying this! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Garage Sales R Us says
August 2, 2012 at 3:28 pmMy mouth is watering! I am visiting form the Catch a Glimpse link up and wanted to stop by and say hi. I a a new follower. I blog over at http://www.garagesalesrus.blogspot.com/ I hope you will stop by and do the same. I also have a giveaway with a Circut Machine going on right now. I would Love it if you entered but you have to hurry it ends tomorrow! Hope you have a great day!
Robin
Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says
August 3, 2012 at 3:56 amYum! I’ve always wanted to make my own dough and just have never tried it! I so need too!
Thanks for linking up to this week’s Catch a Glimpse party! I’ll be featuring this tomorrow!
Miz Helen says
August 3, 2012 at 3:24 pmThis is an awesome presentation for your pizza, I almost came through the screen to have a bite. Hope you have a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
CrazyNutsMom says
August 6, 2012 at 9:38 pmI have seen coupons for this before but wasn’t sure how it would work. Thank you for sharing. Now I know how to use it!
Michelles Tasty Creations says
August 7, 2012 at 2:10 pmJoan,
This looks so yummy, I’m on my way to the store now to get the pizza yeast! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks so much for linking up each week to Creative Thursday. I appreciate YOU!
Michelle
Michelles Tasty Creations says
August 8, 2012 at 11:56 pmYou are being featured on Creative Thursday this week. Stop by and check it out 🙂
Anonymous says
August 9, 2012 at 2:29 pmDo you have a printable format for your recipes? I don’t see one…
Joan Hayes says
October 9, 2012 at 4:09 pmThe print friendly button at the bottom of the post will allow you to print.
Anonymous says
October 9, 2012 at 12:47 amhello,
what part in the oven do you bake it, middle or lower half?
thanks for your time.
Joan Hayes says
October 9, 2012 at 4:08 pmI bake my Pizzas in the center of the oven.
momof2cubs says
October 17, 2012 at 9:20 pmOh my goodness! That looks so yummy!! 🙂
Kalamity Kelli says
November 1, 2012 at 2:56 amThis looks great Joan! Someone shared this on FB tonight and then someone else shared it when it came up on my newsfeed – I was so happy to see your link! I’m going to look for that stuff and make us some pizza dough!
Joan Hayes says
November 1, 2012 at 8:04 pmThat’s so cool! I use this stuff at least once a week!
Jessica says
March 19, 2013 at 9:35 pmCrazy question but would this dough be strong enough to make mini pizza pockets? Im going to make this for pizza tonight but hope to use it for pizza pockets for my husband’s lunches. Thanks for the recipe!!
vickie says
November 7, 2013 at 11:34 pmJust found this recipe while looking at others. I have been using the pizza yeast for some time now and absolutely love the way it works in pizza dough. Going to try this recipe, sounds so easy, hate to wait for the raising of the dough each time. Will let you know how it turns out at high elevations. Thanks for the wonderful recipes and your dedication to helping others get better in the kitchen.
Joan Hayes says
November 8, 2013 at 7:59 pmThanks Vickie! Using this blog to share recipes is just the modern day version of sharing them over the back fence.
Louise Fischer says
June 19, 2014 at 3:21 amWould love to try!! It looks easy and delicious. But we live in South Africa and will probably have to wait 2 years for the product to reach our shores. VERY tempted to ask you to ship me some! Lol