Thick Crust Pizza 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.

THICK-CRUST PIZZA

Steps:

• Move oven rack to lowest position. Heat oven to 425°. Mix Bisquick, water and oil until dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes. Let stand 8 minutes.
• Grease bottom and sides of jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, or cookie sheet with shortening. Press dough in bottom and up sides of pan, using hands dipped in Bisquick. Or press into 13x10-inch rectangle on cookie sheet; pinch edges to form 3/4-inch rim. Spread pizza sauce over dough; top with pizza toppings. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is brown 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.

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.

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.