suemunzlinger's Recipe

Easy Pizza Crust

Category: Breads and quick breads

2 cups flour
1 envelope active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm water (115°-125°F.)
2 tablespoons olive

Directions Processor method:
Place flour, yeast, and salt in work bowl of food processor fitted with steel knife blade; process to combine. With machine running, pour warm water and oil slowly through feed tube until dough forms a ball. Process 1 minute. Let dough rest 15 minutes in covered work bowl. Lightly oil a 12-inch pizza pan or a 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan. Press dough into pan. Top as desired. Bake in 425°F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden brown.

Hand method: In medium bowl, combine dry ingredients. Stir in water and oil until dough forms. Knead on lightly floured surface for 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Proceed as directed above.

Makes one 12-inch or 10 x 15-inch pizza crust (6 servings)

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