Simple Pizza Dough

Here is a basic recipe of a pizza dough.

Makes 2 (12-inch) thin crust pizzas
Preparation Time : 10 mins
Baking Time : 20-30 mins
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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 envelope Rapid Rise Yeast
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup lukewarm water
2 tbsp olive oil

Procedure

1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, yeast and salt.

2. Stir water and olive oil into flour mixture. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

3. Knead on warm lightly flour surface until smooth and elastic, 4-6 mins.


4. Cover with warm cloth. Put it in the oven with the lights on until dough doubles in size.

5. Cut dough in half. Spread dough on pizza pan. Add your favorite toppings (not too much).

6. Bake at 400F for 20 to 30 mins.

Note
The dough can make one pizza on a 13'' x 9'' baking pan. It is also possible to make mini pizzas.

For kneading, simply check on youtube...

Alternatives
WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA DOUGH : Replace 1 cup all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour

CORNMEAL PIZZA DOUGH : Replace 1/2 cup all-purpose flour with cornmeal

HERB AND GARLIC PIZZA DOUGH : Add 2 tsps Rosemary and 1 clove finely minced garlic along with dry ingredients.