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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Wonderful, chewey pizza crust. Makes one generous 16 inch pizza or 4 or more calzones. Ingredients:
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast |
1 teaspoon brown sugar |
1 1/2 cups warm water |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
3 1/2-4 1/2 cups flour |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast, brown sugar in warm water; allow to sit for 10 minutes.
2. Stir in salt and olive oil.
3. Mix in 3 cups of flour or enough to form a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a well floured surface and knead in more flour until dough is barely sticky to the touch.
4. Place dough into a oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
5. Let dough rise until doubled, punch down and form into a tight ball. Allow dough to relax for 5 minutes prior to stretching and rolling into desired shapes.
6. Brush lightly with olive oil, pierce with a fork all over dough and par bake crust at 425 for 5 minutes.
7. Add desired toppings and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until desired level of doness is reached.
8. Allow to cool for 4-5 minutes prior to cutting to allow cheese to set.
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