Ricardo's Pizza Crust

Recipe View 5 mins Combine water, olive oil, sugar, and salt in the bread machine pan. (Prep time: ~5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Add flour, then sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the flour. Lastly, add the active dry yeast. (Prep time: ~3 minutes)

Recipe View 23 mins Initiate the dough cycle on your bread machine. As the dough begins to mix, gently sprinkle dried oregano and basil, adjusting the amount to your preference for color and taste. (Mixing time: ~15-30 minutes)

Recipe View 18 mins Allow the dough to rest in the machine for 5 to 30 minutes. Note: A longer rest period will yield a thicker and more flavorful crust. (Resting time: ~5-30 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Preheat your oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). (Preheating time: ~10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to your desired thickness and shape. (Prep time: ~5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Spray a large pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Carefully place the rolled-out dough onto the prepared pan and add your choice of pizza toppings. (Prep time: ~10 minutes)

Recipe View 14 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are cooked to your liking, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. (Baking time: ~12-15 minutes)