Pizza Dough
Category: Breads, Entrées- 1 packet dry active yeast (.25 oz)
- 1 cup warm water (100°-115°)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 1/4 cups bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water; rest 5-10 minutes.
- Combine the flour and salt in mixer bowl, then add the olive oil and yeast mixture.
- Using the dough hook, mix on Kitchen Aid speed 2 for 2 or 3 minutes. Scrape bowl as needed.
- Once all the flour has been absorbed, transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Cover it with a damp towel and allow dough to rest until doubled in size.
- Grease finger tips and press the dough into a greased pizza pan or baking sheet; rise uncovered 20 minutes in a warm space.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Cover with pizza sauce and other toppings; bake 20-30 minutes.
Update: The Better Pizza Dough recipe is better than this one.