Ingredients
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1 1/4 ounces active dry yeast (the Fleischman's Traditional Dry Yeast seems to be better than the Fast Rising type)
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1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1/3 cup warm water
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1/3 cup boiling water (you can infuse water with herbs)
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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pizza sauce, of your choice, as needed
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shredded cheese, of your choice, as needed
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in water; allow to rest for 8 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and mix well with a heavy spoon.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 2 minutes.
- Working from the edges to the center, press dough into a 12" circle.
- Place dough on a lightly greased pizza pan and stretch dough to edges.
- brush some olive oil over the dough.
- Spread tomato paste over crust and top with mozarella cheese or cheese mix (romano, parmesan, mozarella).
- Suggested toppings: marinated artichokes, red and green peppers, chili peppers, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, FRESH BASIL, ham, pineapple, Italian sausage.
- On the top I put parmesan, feta, and crumbled goat's cheese, whole leafs of spinach, and a sprinkling of crumbled dried red peppers.
- Bake in a 500 degree oven for 8-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
- This may be frozen before cooking for the future. and given to a special person as a gift.