The Best Pizza Crust
Description
Bread flour yields this tender crust that bakes before you add any toppings. Once you try this, you will never buy frozen again.
Ingredients
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1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
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2 cups bread flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk powder
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1 tablespoon margarine
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1/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
Directions
1
Combine flour, salt, sugar, dry milk, butter or margarine, yeast, and warm water. Gather into a ball. Turn out an a lightly floured surface, and knead until the dough is smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth, and place in a warm spot for 2 hours.
2
Punch down the dough. Roll out to fit a 14 inch pizza pan. Allow to rise until doubled in size.
3
Bake at 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C) until crust is a very light brown color. Remove from oven.
4
Place desired toppings on the pizza. Bake for 20 minutes, or until toppings are done.