This recipe produces a sturdy, flavorful pizza crust that is perfect for shaping into fun “hat” shapes for kids’ parties or casual family dinners. The dough features a blend of garlic salt, oregano, and a touch of sweetness from sugar, creating a savory aroma that fills the kitchen. With a texture that is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, this crust serves as the ultimate base for your favorite toppings. It is easy to prepare with common pantry staples and allows for creative presentations that make mealtime exciting for everyone.
Pizza Hat Crust
Description
This recipe produces a sturdy, flavorful pizza crust that is perfect for shaping into fun "hat" shapes for kids' parties or casual family dinners. The dough features a blend of garlic salt, oregano, and a touch of sweetness from sugar, creating a savory aroma that fills the kitchen. With a texture that is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, this crust serves as the ultimate base for your favorite toppings. It is easy to prepare with common pantry staples and allows for creative presentations that make mealtime exciting for everyone.Directions
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Sprinkle yeast over warm water and stir in the 2 teaspoons of sugar.
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Let stand for about 5 minutes or until the mixture becomes very bubbly.
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Combine the cold water, corn oil, 2 tablespoons of sugar, garlic salt, salt, oregano, and about half of the flour, beating to form a smooth batter.
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Beat in the yeast mixture.
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Using a sturdy spoon, work in the remaining flour until the dough becomes too stiff to stir.
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Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
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Knead the dough for several minutes, adding small amounts of additional flour if necessary, until it feels elastic and smooth.
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Ensure the dough is not too stiff but also does not stick to your hands.
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Place the dough ball in a large plastic food bag that has been lightly oiled inside.
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Seal the bag and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
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Punch the dough down to release air.
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Divide the dough and shape it to fit two 15-inch round pizza pans that have been greased and dusted with cornmeal.
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Add sauce and toppings as desired.
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Let the topped pizzas rise for about 20 minutes in a warm place.
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Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
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Bake one pizza at a time on the center rack for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1719.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.7g26%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5147.9mg215%
- Total Carbohydrate 339.1g114%
- Dietary Fiber 13.8g56%
- Sugars 11.4g
- Protein 44.1g89%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
