Pizza Dough - Quick Variety

This is the quickest way to make pizza dough, since it has only a 10 minute rising.

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon (1 packet) instant rise yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

METHOD

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour with sugar, undissolved yeast and salt. Heat olive oil and water together until very warm (100° to 110°F). Slowly stir into flour. Mix well.

Stir in 1 to 1 1/2 cups of remaining flour, enough to make a stiff dough. Knead on a lightly floured work surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Preheat oven to 450°F. The oven should be hot.

Place in oiled bowl and cover with clean tea towel. Let rest for 10 minutes.

After resting, divide dough in half. Roll or stretch each half into 12 inch pizzas, or use single roll for 14 inch pizza.

Place in lightly oiled pizza pan or pans. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes before putting on topping of your choice.

(click for Neapolitan topping)

Yield: One 14 inch or two 12 inch pizzas.

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Al Viola for Fred Serbe

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