Begin by combining the yeast and warm water in a measuring cup to bloom. Set aside for about 5 minutes.

While the yeast is blooming in the water, mix together 4 ½ cups of flour and all of the salt in the bowl of your stand mixer.

Once the yeast has bloomed, add the yeast water to the flour and salt mixture. Mix in the stand mixer on a medium speed for 5-7 minutes or until the dough starts pulling apart from the sides.

Add the remaining flour until the dough is no longer sticky.

Remove from the stand mixer bowl and knead the dough by hand a few times to ensure it doesn’t become sticky. Add flour as needed.

Grease your mixing bowl with a little oil and return the dough to the bowl and cover with a wet towel. Place in a warm area and let rise until doubled.

Once doubled, preheat your oven to 400℉ and punch down your dough. Divide the dough into your desired sections. **See Notes**

Roll out each piece to your desired size and transfer to a greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Par bake each crust for 4-7 minutes. Remember, a par bake is just to cook the crust so it’s not doughy when assembling and freezing. I highly advise you to carefully watch each crust to make sure it doesn’t bake past a light golden brown. Otherwise, the crust may burn before your toppings cook when you make the pizza from frozen.

After 4-7 minutes, remove the crust from the oven and let cool on a cooling rack. If you have more crusts to bake, continue baking until all crusts are finished.

Once all of the crusts are finished and cooled, the pizzas can start being assembled. Start placing your sauce and desired toppings in whichever fashion you like your pizzas.

After all the sauce, cheese, meat and veggies are added, the pizzas are ready to be wrapped! If using, transfer your assembled pizzas to a cardboard pizza board and wrap each pizza in plastic wrap. Be sure all angles of the pizza are covered in at least one layer of plastic wrap. If you’re making these pizzas in bulk for longer term use, I suggest having all areas wrapped at least twice in plastic.

Lastly, transfer your pre-made pizzas to the freezer ensuring they are all laying flat.

When it’s time to use these pizzas, just take them out, remove the plastic and bake in an oven that’s preheated to 425℉. Bake to your desired doneness and enjoy!