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Inch Pizza Crust

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Inch Pizza Crust Baked Goods, Base Ingredient

At a Glance

  • Category Baked Goods, Base Ingredient

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"The blank canvas of culinary creativity, ready to be topped with endless flavor combinations for a personalized pie."

Definition

A pre-baked or ready-to-bake dough base for pizza, providing a foundation for toppings. The "inch" suggests a size (e.g., 12-inch).

Global Popularity Pizza consumed by 93% of Americans at least once a month
Main Component Wheat flour
Storage (Unopened) Up to 3-5 days refrigerated, several months frozen

Flavor Profile

The primary flavor notes for Inch Pizza Crust are:

Neutral slightly yeasty savory

Chef’s Secret

Brush the crust with a thin layer of garlic-infused olive oil before adding sauce to prevent sogginess and add a subtle flavor boost.

Best Substitutes

Pita bread

large tortillas

naan bread

for individual pizzas
Ratio 1:1

homemade pizza dough

Buying Guide

Check for "ready-to-bake" vs. "pre-baked" depending on preference.

Culinary Pairings

Tomato sauce cheese pepperoni vegetables herbs olive oil

Recipes Using Inch Pizza Crust

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Meat Preparation Kid Friendly Breakfast

3 Meat Breakfast Pizza

Start your day with a flavor explosion! This 3-Meat Breakfast Pizza is a hearty and satisfying meal, perfect for busy mornings or a fun weekend brunch. Loaded with savory sausage, bacon, and ham, fluffy scrambled eggs, and creamy gravy, all on a crispy pizza crust, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easily customizable with your favorite toppings, and great for meal prepping – individual slices reheat perfectly in the microwave! Serve with fresh fruit for a complete and balanced breakfast.

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Equipment Dinner Party Holiday Event Superbowl

Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza

Get ready for a flavor explosion! This Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza recipe elevates the classic comfort food to a whole new level. We start by pre-baking the crust (homemade or store-bought – even Boboli works!) for a perfectly crisp base. Then, it's all about the juicy, seasoned ground beef cooked to perfection with onions and garlic. Our secret? Using recipe #65641 for a hearty, full-flavored pizza sauce (you can find it here!). Layer on melty cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, top with crispy bacon, and bake until golden perfection. Optional additions of green bell peppers and jalapeños add a delightful kick! This recipe makes one 12-inch pizza, easily doubled for a crowd. Prepare for the ultimate cheesy, meaty, and satisfying pizza experience!

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