Pretzel Crust Pizza

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I love pretzel crust pizza but our local pizza place no longer makes it. This is my version, I hope that you like it as much as I do. I've added the coarse salt to make it pretzel-like but feel free to omit it.

Submitted by Bren
Updated on January 10, 2025
pretzel crust pizza cut into slices
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
9
Yield:
3 8-inch pizzas
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons quick-rise yeast

  • 2 ½ cups bread flour

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ⅓ cup baking soda

  • 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed

  • 1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste

  • 1 cup pizza sauce, or to taste

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly coat 3 baking sheets with cooking spray.

    top down view on the ingredients gathered to make pretzel crust pizza

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  2. Place warm water into a measuring cup and stir in sugar to dissolve. Stir in yeast and set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes.

    yeast, sugar and water combined in a bowl until foamy

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  3. Place flour, olive oil, and salt into a large bowl and stir to combine. Mix in yeast mixture and beat with an electric mixer until smooth, about 5 minutes.

    dough combined in a glass bowl

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  4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion into an 8-inch disc and place on the prepared baking sheets. Let rest for 10 minutes.

    dough separated and rolled out on a baking sheet

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  5. Heat at least 3 inches of water in a wide, deep pot over high heat; bring to a boil. Add baking soda slowly and carefully into the water, as this will foam and rise. Reduce heat to medium, and add 1 dough disc to the pot; cook for 30 to 40 seconds.

    dough placed in hot water to cook

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  6. Remove disc using 2 spatulas or slotted spoons and transfer back to the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining discs. Gently blot discs with paper towels to remove any excess water. Brush lightly with butter and sprinkle with kosher salt.

    cooked dough placed back on baking sheet, greased with butter to be baked

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  7. Bake crusts in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; add pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese to each crust.

    toppings added to the crust

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  8. Return pizzas to the oven and bake until cheese has melted and is golden, 10 to 15 minutes.

    pizza baked until golden-brown and cheese is melted

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Tips

Use any sauce, cheese, and toppings that you'd like.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of baking soda. The actual amount of baking soda consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214 Calories
7g Fat
28g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 2766mg 120%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 111mg 9%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 54mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.