Monday, October 20, 2008

Pizza Dough

A basic recipe.

Pizza Dough

1 tbls yeast
1 c. warm water
1 tsp sugar
1 tbls olive oil (optional)
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 c wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp salt

Combine yeast, warm water and sugar. Wait until yeast is activated. Stir salt into first cup of flour. Slowly add flour until it is no longer sticky and can be kneaded. Knead the dough for five to 10 mintes. Let rise while preheating the oven. Preheat the over to 425 degrees. Roll out, add toppings and bake for 15 to 20 minutes depending on how crisp you want it.