Almost Like Papa John's Pizza Dough

Shirl (J) 831's Note:

I found this via the net and am posting it in response to a request for it.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 pizza

• 2 1/2-3 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons fast rising yeast (or fast rise, 1 envelope)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup very warm water (120 to 130 degrees)
• 2 tablespoons oil

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt; blend well.
2. Gradually add water and oil to mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened, then beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. By hand, add 1 1/2 to 2 cupa flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
3. On floured surface, knead in 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover loosely with plastic and let rest in a warm place for about 15 minutes.
4. Press out dough onto (2) 12-inch pizza pans. Prick randomly with a fork. Let rest again in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.
5. Brush crusts lightly with oil then prebake them in a 450 degree oven for 5 minutes.
6. Top as desired, then bake again in 450 degree oven for 4-5 minutes, or until desired doneness.

Reviews

[HJMcChristian]

I made this with Papa John's Pizza Sauce (#108447) and was shocked how fast my pizza's got eaten. Normally we only need 2 pizzas and still have leftovers. I doubled the recipe and made 3 large pizza's, they were gone! My mom said it was the first time in a long time pizza didn't give her heart burn. I will definitly make again! I did under cook one since it was on the bottom rack, but it crisped up nice under broil.

[remilton]

This recipe will make a very good pizza crust, but it won't be any thing like Papa Johns. But I'll let you decide whether that is good or bad.

[c4m3la]

Great dough recipe! I've tried many before and this is the best and its very quick and easy! I wouldn't put the water that high temp to not kill the yeast I go about 110 deg. - 115 deg. Some people below who say they only made one pizza out of this dough probably did that. This makes 2 pizzas for me. I've used this recipe to make calzones and it came out perfect no pre-bake either. Thanks for sharing!