Add olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and sauté until tender.
Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant.
Stir in pureed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
Slowly stir in chicken broth.
Bring to a light boil and then reduce heat to barely a simmer.
Cook until liquid is reduced to your liking.
Taste and adjust seasoning *see note below*
To make the crust, in a small bowl or glass, add 1 teaspoon sugar to very warm water.
Stir in yeast and let sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the yeast to proof.
When yeast is ready add mixture to a large bowl.
Stir in flour, salt, remaining sugar, oil, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
When dough forms, place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead gently with oiled hands.
Press the dough into a lightly greased 12-inch pizza pan. Be sure to keep your hands oiled with olive oil to soften the dough and make it easier to press out.
Cover dough with plastic wrap and place in a warm location for 30 minutes. (see note)
Preheat oven to 425 F.
When ready to serve, spread sauce over pizza.
Top with cheese and toppings.
Bake for 12 minutes or until the crust in the center of the pizza is fluffy and fully cooked.
Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Slice and serve!
Reviews
Matthew ward on 2024-11-20 (5 stars): This recipe was so easy and it was delicious so you did the damn thing girl
Mar007 on 2024-10-13 (5 stars): The best pizza crust recipe ever. A+++
Eronda Maina on 2024-01-19 (5 stars): This is so delicious! We do pizza Friday every week and I whip two pizzas with this recipe fairly quickly! Thanks for sharing!
Griselda on 2022-11-13 (5 stars): Hello, I made this pizza with my kids today and they gave me a 20 out of 10!!! It was the first time making pizza. My daughter had been sick all week and lost her appetite but she got it back today. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Mojoblogs on 2021-02-19 (5 stars): This is perfect! Thank you so much for this recipe! :)
Kathleen on 2020-01-24 (5 stars): Love it! Made it twice and second time was even better cause I let the crust rest almost an hour. Love it! Thanks!!
Ashlee on 2019-10-18 (5 stars): The dough is freaking amazing!! Only thing is I cooked it twice and the bottom And outside crust is perfect But the middle is still chewy and doughy that’s with doubling the time. Any tips I will keep messing with temperature and time cause the taste of this dough is PERFECT!!!
Sarena on 2018-11-03 (5 stars): U never disappoint- this recipe is great!!! I’ve used so many homemade crust recipes & this is the best. I made 2 pizzas yesterday & making 2 more today per my picky eater nephews’ request!!! Thank u so much!
Ivonne on 2018-04-21 (5 stars): Excellent advice. Thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe.
