Trader Joes Pizza Crust Recipe

This crispy chewy Trader Joes Pizza Crust Recipe is made with store-bought dough and ready in 45 minutes. Watching the edges puff up and turn golden brown in a hot oven is incredibly satisfying. I rely on this method whenever I need a quick weekday dinner.

What I Learned Making This

For a long time, I struggled with the dough snapping back when I tried to stretch it out. The secret is letting the bag sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before handling.

I also found that coating my hands in olive oil rather than flour prevents the dough from drying out. This small change makes shaping the pizza much less frustrating.

Trader Joes Pizza Crust Recipe Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) bag Trader Joe’s pizza dough (plain or garlic herb)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup pepperoni slices (optional)

How To Make Trader Joes Pizza Crust Recipe

1. Prep The Dough: Remove the dough from the fridge and let it rest in its bag at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat The Oven: Set your oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet inside to heat up.
3. Stretch The Crust: Coat your hands with olive oil and gently stretch the dough on a piece of parchment paper into a 12-inch circle.
4. Add Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border, then top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
5. Bake The Pizza: Transfer the pizza on the parchment paper to the hot stone and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

Recipe Tips

• Do not skip the rest: Cold dough will shrink back, so letting it sit at room temperature is essential for easy stretching.
• Use parchment paper: Building your pizza on parchment makes it incredibly easy to transfer into a hot oven without a mess.
• Avoid heavy toppings: Too much sauce or cheese will weigh down the center and cause a soggy crust.

What To Serve With Pizza

A crisp Caesar salad is the perfect side to balance the richness of the cheese. You can also serve this with roasted garlic knots and a simple marinara dipping sauce.

How To Store

Keep leftover slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to restore the crispy crust.

FAQs

Can I freeze the raw dough?

Yes, you can freeze the dough right in its original bag for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge before using.

Why is my crust soggy in the middle?

This usually happens if the oven is not hot enough or if you overload the center with sauce. Make sure your oven is fully preheated.

Do I need a pizza stone?

A stone helps create a crisp bottom, but a heavy baking sheet turned upside down works just as well.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280 kcal
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 550mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 32g
• Protein: 12g

Try More Recipes:

• Trader Joes Gluten Free Pizza Dough Recipe
• Trader Joe’s Flatbread Pizza Recipe
• Trader Joes Pizza Dough Recipe

Trader Joes Pizza Crust Recipe

Recipe by Nate Collins

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

45

minutes

Crispy chewy Trader Joes Pizza Crust Recipe baked to perfection using simple olive oil, rich pizza sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Ready in exactly 45 minutes, this reliable method guarantees a fantastic homemade weekend dinner with absolutely zero stress.

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) bag Trader Joe’s pizza dough (plain or garlic herb)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 cup pizza sauce

• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/4 cup pepperoni slices (optional)

Directions

• 1. Prep The Dough: Remove the dough from the fridge and let it rest in its bag at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• 2. Preheat The Oven: Set your oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet inside to heat up.
• 3. Stretch The Crust: Coat your hands with olive oil and gently stretch the dough on a piece of parchment paper into a 12-inch circle.
• 4. Add Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border, then top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
• 5. Bake The Pizza: Transfer the pizza on the parchment paper to the hot stone and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.