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. click for note
Place in lightly oiled
pizza pan or pans. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes before putting on
topping of your choice.
Yield: One 14 inch or
two 12 inch pizzas.
recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com
