• prep: 2 hr 15 min
• cook: 15 min
• total: 2 hr 30 min

servings:

Follow these basic instructions for a thick, crisp, and chewy pizza crust at home. The recipe yields enough pizza dough for two 12-inch pizzas and you can freeze half of the dough for later.

• 1 and 1/3 cups (320ml) warm water (between 100-110°F, 38-43°C)
• 2 and 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Platinum instant yeast (1 standard packet)*
• 1 Tablespoon (13g) granulated sugar
• 2 Tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 and 1/2 cups (440g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled), plus more for hands and surface
• sprinkle of cornmeal for dusting the pan

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