Great-Gram Grosso's Pizza Crust

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This pizza crust recipe comes from my great-grandma, Emma Grosso, who was from Italy. It has been enjoyed in our family through the generations and always receives compliments when I share it with friends.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 16-inch pizza crusts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ½ cup warm water

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup water

  • cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Combine 1/2 cup warm water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes.

  2. Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl. Add water, oil, and yeast mixture; mix well.

  3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until dough forms a solid lump, about 5 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.

  4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  5. Divide dough in half and spread out onto 2 pizza pans, making two 16-inch pizzas.

Cook's Note:

Top pizza crusts with pizza sauce and your favorite toppings, leaving the cheese off. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Top with shredded mozzarella, or your favorite cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

339 Calories
10g Fat
54g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 339
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 294mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 15%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 93mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.