Pizza Dough

This is one of Alan's favorite things I make. I got the recipe from one of my favorite sites OurBestBites.com They have some of the best recipes, this is one of my favs.

Pizza Dough (this can also be used to make breadstick, which was best bites original intent)

Pizza Dough

1 1/2 c. warm (105-115 degrees) water
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. yeast
1/2 tsp. salt
3-4 1/2 c. flour


In a large bowl (the bowl of your mixer, if you have one), combine water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 10 minutes or until yeast is bubbly.


Add salt and stir. Add 1 1/2 c. flour and mix well. Gradually add more flour (usually between 3-4 cups, depending on your elevation and your humidity) until dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl and it barely sticks to your finger.



Spray a glass or metal bowl with cooking spray and place dough in the bowl.


Cover and allow to rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.


Remove from bowl and place on a lightly-floured surface. Roll out your pizza dough in a circle or rectangle depending on your pan.


Cover pan and allow dough to rise for another 15 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350.

Bake just the crust brushed with olive oil for 7-10 minutes. Remove crust cover with all of your goodies and place back in a 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!