Perfect Pizza Dough

This simple bread base rolls out to be a great thin or thick crust pizza dough

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 3
• Yields: 1 large pizza

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups bread flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon fast rising yeast (quick rise)
• 1⁄2-2⁄3 cup  lukewarm water
• 1  tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. sift the flour and salt into large mixing bowl.
2. stir in yeast
3. make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the water and oil in to the well.
4. mix with a spoon to a soft dough.
5. turn out dough on lightly floured surface and knead for about 7-10 mins until dough is smooth and elastic.
6. place dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled its size
7. punch down the dough and knead again for 2-3 minutes
8. roll or strech out dough to fit pizza pan. top with sauce and cheese.
9. place in 425 F preheated over for 15-20 mins until crisp and golden.