Pizza Dough

8 Servings
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We started using this pizza dough recipe over 30 years ago. It worked so well we have stuck with it and still use it whenever we make a pizza.

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Pizza Dough Ingredients

1 package Dry yeast	1 cup Water warm
3 tablespoon Butter softened	1 tablespoon Sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt	2 1/2 cups Flour

Instructions for Pizza Dough

To the cup of warm water add the sugar and dry yeast. Let stand 10 to 14 minutes.
Add the butter, salt and flour. Stir well, turn out and knead until dough is smooth.
Cover and allow to rise in a warm place. Punch down and allow to rise again.
Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness to fit pizza pan. Leave to rise again while you prepare the filling.
Makes enough dough for 2 pizzas.

We have found you can get a better pizza crust if you partially bake the dough before adding the toppings. We use a pampered chef pizza stone so after rolling the dough out on it will put it in the oven at 400 until it just starts to brown. Then take it out and add the toppings. Times will vary from oven to oven so it is best to just keep an eye on it for your own oven.

Main Ingredient: BreadCuisine: Italian

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I'll try this recipe, I have one but it's the crunchy one, the thin and crunchy pizza. You can spread a tbs of olive oil before adding topings (sauce,cheese and everything you want) so you won't have to bake the pizza before toping. Juliana Paredes

chule
on Jun 18 2008 7:32PM

Makes enough dough for 2 pizzas.

warnerjim
on Oct 26 2007 4:05PM

According to the nutritional values that came up with this recipe, the dough is 3.9 Weight Watchers points per serving. Add some low fat toppings and you have a great meal. I can't wait to try this with all sorts of veggies on it. And since I'm not much for sauces, I can keep this as a low point meal when the pizza craving calls.

AnnieBananie
on Oct 5 2007 7:41AM

This is the best home made pizza EVER. I used my breadmachine to knead the dough a few times. I paused the machine, took out the dough placed it in a well oiled bowl in order to rise. Once that was done, I cut the dough in half and wrapped them separately with saran wrap. Put in the fridge for about 30 minutes. While waiting I prepared all my toppings. I baked it at 425 checking in on it every 10 minutes. Gosh, was it good!! Thank you for sharing your great recipe. Oh, and my family says a big thank you too...:) Gloria J Bisson

Bocabeignet
on Feb 2 2007 2:23AM

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RKG1
on Jan 5 2007 5:43PM

great dough - makes a great calazone too!

chefcherie1955
on Oct 28 2006 9:38PM

Very good pizza dough. Good consistancy to shape.

jimshim
on Jul 5 2006 5:10AM

Perfect Pizza Dough! Easy and delicious. Will make this recipe from now on!!!

chefvous
on Jun 11 2006 10:03AM

The first time I made this I didn't bake the crust before topping it and the middle was a bit soggy. The second time I prebaked the crust, topped it and baked again. WOW! What a difference it made. The crust was crispy and fluffy. I will definately use this crust from now on.