Quick Pizza Crust

Ingredients

Based on 8 servings per recipe.

• 2 envelopes fast-acting yeast
• a pinch sugar
• 1/4 cup lukewarm water for yeast
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup lukewarm water for flour
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

1. Add yeast and sugar into 1/4 cup water.
2. Let stand 2-3 minutes, stir until dissolved.
3. Cover with towel 3-5 minutes or until yeast bubbles up and doubles in volume.
4. Measure flour and make a well in center.
5. Add yeast mixture, 1 cup water and oil.
6. Mix with fork until a rough ball forms.
7. On a floured board, knead dough for about 5 minutes, adding more flour if dough remains sticky.
8. Dust dough lightly with flour, place in large clean bowl and cover.
9. Set in a warm spot for 10 minutes.
10. Divide into 2 balls & roll out until 1/4 inch thick by about 12-14 inches wide.

Spread with our Easy Pizza Sauce (page 30) and add your favorite low salt pizza toppings