Great-Gram Grosso's Pizza Crust

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 339 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup warm water
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ½ teaspoon white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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