Just be sure to pre-cook any toppings that require it. But the benefits of par-baking don't stop there. Par-baked pizza crusts can also be frozen without toppings, allowing you to customize your ...

soggy crust that eliminates so much of what makes Sicilian pizza great. That's why you should take the step of a quick pre-bake before you add your toppings. After you've spread your pizza dough out ...

Line the crust with parchment paper or foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans to prevent puffing or slumping. Bake until the edges of the crust are very lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes.

This was exciting for a lot of reasons, but one of the most important being that I could now get pre-made pizza dough easily.