Cheesy Pizza Crust
A delicious homemade pizza crust filled with gooey cheese, perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 1/4 cups bread flour (divided)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast about a 0.25 oz package
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup warm water Ensure water is warm but not hot to activate yeast
Toppings
- to taste desired toppings (like pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella)
Instructions
Preparation
- Sprinkle cornmeal in a thin layer in two 12-inch pizza pans. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a stand mixer bowl, add 1 cup bread flour, yeast, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Add warm water to the flour mixture. Using a paddle attachment, blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
- Switch to the dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in enough remaining bread flour to make a firm dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Punch down the dough. Divide it into 2 equal parts. With well-floured or greased fingers, press each half into prepared pans.
- Top with desired toppings.
Baking
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are crisp and golden brown and the cheeses are melted.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftover Cheesy Pizza Crust in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap/aluminum foil for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to a month.