Homemade Pizza Dough

Submitted by Some Guy in the Kit

"This is a recipe that I found and have made a few adjustments. So far my family likes it. Enjoy! Topping ideas: #1 Pizza sauce, Italian sausage, Mozzarella cheese, Pepperoni, Green bell pepper, Red onion, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Fresh tomatoes #2 Sauce, mozzarella cheese, Ham, Jalapeños, Pineapple tidbits"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast (2-4 teaspoons)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 cups flour (or more)
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups warm water

directions

1. Preheat oven to 475.
2. Combine sugar and 1/2 cup of 100-110 degree water, and yeast, mix well and wait 5 minutes for yeast to activate.
3. In large mixing bowl combine remaining ingredients, mix with fork until all the liquid is absorbed.
4. Place a handful of flour on counter top and empty contents of bowl onto the flour.
5. Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until texture is smooth and uniform. If the dough feels sticky add a little flour and continue to knead.
6. Place dough in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Place bowl in a draft free area and cover with a cloth.
7. Let the dough rise for about an hour, punch down and wait another 45 minutes.
8. Use your hands to dust a rolling pin and shape dough on a floured mixing surface. Until dough is desired shape.
9. Grease a cooking stone with more olive oil.
10. Assemble favorite pizza toppings.
11. Bake at 475 for 17-19 minutes.