Pizza Dough

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PIZZA DOUGH

 

Makes three hearty pizza crusts. This dough can also

be used to make calzones or can be frozen for later

use.

 

Freeze any dough just after dividing. This cam be

later thawed at room temperature, then it is ready to

use.

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

1 packet active dry yeast

1 tablespoon white sugar

2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon salt

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

5 1/2 cups bread flour

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in

the warm water. Let sit until creamy; about 10

minutes. Stir the olive oil, whole wheat flour, salt

and 4 cups of the bread flour into the yeast mixture.

 

Mix in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time,

stirring well after each addition.

 

When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a

lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and

elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large mixing

bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat

with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm

place to rise until doubled in volume; about 1 hour.

 

Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly

floured surface. Divide the dough into three equal

pieces and form into rounds.

 

Cover the rounds and let them rest for about

10 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into the desired

shape, cover it with your favorite toppings

and bake at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes

or until the crust and cheese are golden brown.

 

Makes 3 pizza crusts

 

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