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Breads, Dough's |
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INGREDIENTS:
3 to 3-1/2 cps all-purpose flour
1 envelope Rapid Rise Yeast
1 tsp salt
1 cp very warm water (120F to 130F)
2 tbs olive oil
Toppings (see suggestions)
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DIRECTIONS:
In large bowl, combine 1 cp flour, undissolved yeast, and salt.
Add water and olive oil to flour mixture.
Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl
occasionally. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8
to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
Roll dough to 14-inch circle; place on 14-inch pizza pan that has
been brushed with olive oil. Prick dough with fork randomly; let
rest 10 minutes.
Par bake at 400F for 5 minutes. Remove from oven; top with
selected toppings. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes or until crust is
golden. Serve warm.
Toppings:
Use your favorite toppings or select new combinations from the
following suggestions:
Sauces: homemade or prepared pizza, tomato or spaghetti sauce,
pesto, salsa, barbecue sauce, hoisin sauce
Cheeses: mozzarella, Cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack, Parmesan,
Brie, feta, Muenster, blue, fontina
Meat/Seafood: pepperoni, salami, ham, cooked bacon or sausage,
smoked turkey, roasted chicken, anchovies, clams, shrimp
Vegetables: tomatoes, bell peppers, summer squash, onions,
mushrooms, olives, carrots, broccoli, artichoke hearts, jalapeno
peppers
Seasonings: garlic, basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, fresh parsley
or cilantro, crushed red peppers
Note: To prevent soggy pizza, slice raw vegetables thinly and do
not overload pizza. If desired, use lightly cooked, drained
vegetables.
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