Instructions

  1. Add the first 5 ingredients to bread machine in the order recommended by its manufacturer. Select dough setting.
  2. When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine; if making the 1 1/2 pounder, divide it in half.
  3. TO MAKE A THIN PIZZA:
  4. Grease a 12-inch pan or large baking sheet. Optionally sprinkle with cornmeal.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough (for a 1 pounder) or each dough half (for the 1 1/2 pounder) into a 13-inch circle. Transfer to pan or baking sheet. Do not let dough rise.
  6. Bake in a 425°F oven about 12 minutes or till browned.
  7. Top with pizza sauce and toppings of your choice.
  8. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more or till bubbly.
  9. TO MAKE A PAN PIZZA:
  10. Grease a 9x9x2-inch baking pan (or 2 pans if your making both halves of the 1 1/2 pounder); optionally sprinkle with cornmeal.
  11. Roll out the 1 pound dough or each half of the 1 1/2 pounder to fit the bottom of the pan(s), and to reach halfway up the sides of prepared pan(s).
  12. Cover and let rise in a warm place till nearly double (30 to 45 minutes).
  13. Bake in a 375°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or till lightly browned.
  14. Top with pizza sauce and toppings of your choice.
  15. Bake 15 to 20 minutes more or till bubbly.