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Pizza Base
Ingredients
  • 2 cups All purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 1½ tbsp Olive oil
  • 1½ tsp Dried yeast
  • 1 tsp Sugar
Instructions
  1. In ½ cup lukewarm water, soak sugar and yeast for about 10 minutes or until frothy.
  2. Combine oil with flour, add salt then add yeast mixture and bind to a soft dough.
  3. Use more warm water if needed.
  4. Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth and a plate.
  6. Let rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  7. Place on a greased pizza tray, prick with a fork. Pinch the edges to form a crust (sprinkle cornmeal on the pizza pan, for a crispier crust).
  8. Preheat oven 450°F
  9. Knead dough on a floured surface and roll into a 12 inch circle.
Ingredients
  • Pizza sauce (recipe under "Italian" or store bought)
  • Grated cheese choice (mozzarella, Monterey jack, cheddar, Parmesan, goat, ricotta, etc.)
  • Onions
  • Bell peppers
  • Tomatoes
  • Mushrooms
  • Olives
  • Spinach
  • Jalapeno
  • Pepperoni
  • Ham
  • Chicken
Instructions
  1. Spread sauce on the pizza base and sprinkle grated cheese, place desired toppings.
  2. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and more cheese if desired.
  3. Bake pizza for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
  4. See variations in pizza base under"Italian".