Can I use store-bought dough instead of making it from scratch?

Absolutely. Store-bought pizza dough from the refrigerated section of your supermarket works perfectly in this recipe and will give you a genuinely delicious result in significantly less time. Bring it to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before stretching so it relaxes enough to fill the pan without springing back. The homemade dough does have a noticeably better flavor and texture but on a busy weeknight, store-bought is a completely worthy shortcut.

Can I prepare this pizza ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble the pizza completely on the greased sheet pan, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. When ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before sliding into the preheated oven. Add 3 to 5 extra minutes to the baking time to account for the chill of the refrigerator.

How do I get a crispier bottom crust?

The key to the crispiest possible bottom crust is a generously oiled pan and a fully preheated oven. Make sure the sheet pan has a visible coating of olive oil before the dough goes in and make sure the oven has been at 450°F for at least 15 minutes before baking. For an even crispier result, place the sheet pan on the lowest rack of the oven so the direct heat from the bottom element hits the pan first.

Sheet Pan Pizza Easy Homemade Crispy Pizza Recipe

Name: Sheet Pan Pizza The Most Easy and Crispy Homemade Pizza You Will Ever Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast; 1 1/2 cups Warm Water about 110°F; 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour plus extra for dusting; 2 tbsp Olive Oil plus more for greasing; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 1/2 cups Marinara or Pizza Sauce; 3 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 30 to 40 slices Pepperoni or your choice of toppings; 1 tsp Dried Oregano or Italian Seasoning; Grated Parmesan for sprinkling; Fresh Parsley or Basil chopped optional

Description

The most easy and crispy homemade Sheet Pan Pizza made with a soft risen dough pressed into an olive-oiled pan, topped with marinara, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni, baked golden and bubbling at 450°F. The ultimate crowd-pleasing pizza night recipe ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast

1 1/2 cups Warm Water about 110°F

3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour plus extra for dusting

2 tbsp Olive Oil plus more for greasing

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Sugar

1 1/2 cups Marinara or Pizza Sauce

3 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

30 to 40 slices Pepperoni or your choice of toppings

1 tsp Dried Oregano or Italian Seasoning

Grated Parmesan for sprinkling

Fresh Parsley or Basil chopped optional

Instructions

1. Combine warm water and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.

2. Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and olive oil and stir into a rough dough.

3. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 7 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled.

5. Preheat oven to 450°F. Generously coat a large sheet pan with olive oil.

6. Punch down risen dough and transfer to the sheet pan. Stretch and press to fill the pan evenly.

7. Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough leaving a small border at the edges.

8. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the sauce. Arrange pepperoni or chosen toppings in an even layer.

9. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and browning and crust edges are deep golden.

10. Sprinkle with oregano, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. Rest 3 to 5 minutes then cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Always let yeast foam fully before adding to flour to confirm it is active.

Olive oil on the pan fries the dough bottom creating the signature crispy crust.

If dough springs back while stretching, cover and rest 5 minutes before continuing.

Do not overload toppings for even cooking and a properly browned cheese layer.

Assemble up to 24 hours ahead covered in the refrigerator and bake when ready.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course, Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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