I’ve been making this pizza crust since I was about 13, and I’m not entirely sure where I got the recipe from (most likely Betty Crocker). My grandma would have me prepare several when I visited her, and she would freeze them for later use. Although it’s not a fluffy crust, it does rise a bit, and the kids really enjoy it.
I’m sharing the original homemade pizza dough recipe. We occasionally modify it, switching from white to whole wheat flour, and nowadays we always use almond milk. It still tastes delicious, and there’s no waiting for the dough to rise! It’s so simple that my student makes it whenever she craves pizza instead of ramen. The photo showcases her veggie pizza from last night!
Heather’s Quick & Easy Pizza Crust
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until well blended (a Kitchen Aid with the dough hook attachment is quite effective). Once mixed, transfer the dough onto a countertop (usually, we don’t add flour, but a small amount is fine if preferred) and knead it briefly to form a ball. Roll it out on the countertop and place it on a greased pan (I use Pam).
Here are a few tips I’ve picked up over the years:
- The more you work the dough, the tougher the final product becomes.
- We’ve stopped purchasing store-bought sauce; I use one can of tomato sauce spread over the dough, topped with garlic salt, Italian herbs, and minced onion.
- This dough is perfect for individual pizzas or “pizza pockets.”
Add your sauce and favorite toppings, then bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes (usually, it’s ready in 20).
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
- Combine the ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined (if you have a Kitchen Aid, the dough hook attachment works well). Once thoroughly mixed, place it on the countertop (flour is not needed, but a small amount can be used if desired) and knead a few times to form a ball. Roll it out and put it on a greased pan (I use Pam).
- Here are a few lessons I’ve learned:
- The more you work the dough, the tougher the end result becomes.
- We no longer purchase premade sauce. I spread one can of tomato sauce over the dough and sprinkle with garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and minced onion.
- This dough is excellent for individual pizzas or “pizza pockets.”
- Add sauce and your favorite toppings; bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes (usually 20 minutes is sufficient).
Enjoy!
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