Recipes Bread Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes Jay's Signature Pizza Crust 4.7 (4,437) 3,334 Reviews 606 Photos This thick crust pizza dough recipe yields a crust that is soft and doughy on the inside and slightly crusty on the outside. Cover it with your favorite sauce and toppings to make a delicious pizza. Submitted by JASON SHARP Updated on February 6, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 606 606 606 606 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Servings: 15 Yield: 1 giant pizza crust Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings 1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast ½ teaspoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, divided Directions Stir together warm water, yeast, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl; let sit for 10 minutes. Stir oil and salt into yeast mixture. Mix in 2 1/2 cups flour until incorporated. Turn dough out onto a clean, floured surface. Knead dough, adding remaining flour, a little at a time, until dough is no longer sticky. Place dough into an oiled bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Punch down dough and form it into a tight ball. Allow dough to relax for 1 minute before rolling out. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). If baking dough on a pizza stone, place toppings on dough and bake immediately. If baking dough on a pan, lightly oil the pan and let dough rise for 15 to 20 minutes before topping and baking it. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Editor's Note: Please note the differences in ingredients, ingredient amounts, and serving size when using the magazine version of this recipe. I Made It Print 5,407 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 119 Calories 2g Fat 22g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 15 Calories 119 % Daily Value * Total Fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Sodium 157mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 0g Protein 3g 6% Calcium 6mg 0% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 42mg 1% * 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.