Basic Pizza Dough

Name: Basic Pizza Dough
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 2 twelve inch crusts
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast; 1 cup warm water

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Recipe by Karen..

This is my basic pizza dough recipe. It is good for stromboli also. It takes a bit of time but it is more economical than store bought crusts...and it tastes better too!

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READY IN: 1hr 45mins

YIELD: 2 twelve inch crusts

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3

cups all-purpose flour
1

teaspoon salt
2

tablespoons olive oil
2

tablespoons sugar
1

(1/4 ounce) package yeast
1

cup warm water

DIRECTIONS

Combine sugar, water and yeast in a measuring cup or small bowl.
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the center.
Pour yeast mixture and oil in well and stir into dry ingredients until you have a soft dough.
If dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour.
Knead until smooth on a lightly floured surface.
Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel and let rise until doubled.
IF YOU HAVE A BREAD MACHINE skip the above steps and just put the ingredients in according to the machine's instructions and use the "dough" setting.
Punch down and let rest for 10 minutes.
Makes 1- deep dish or 2- 12-inch pizza crusts.
To bake, top with your favorite sauce, cheese, etc., and bake at 450°F for about 15 minutes or until crispy and cheese is bubbling.

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