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SPRING 2018 | Fresh Takes: Pizza | 21
PIZZA CRUST
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cups lukewarm water
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sugar
21/4 tsp instant dry yeast (1 package)
13/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS
Combine warm water with olive oil, sugar and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes. In a large bowl whisk together
flour and salt. Make a well in the center, pour in the water mixture, and mix until all the flour has been
incorporated and the mixture pulls together into a dough (if the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour; if
it’s too dry, add more water, a little at a time).
Place your dough on a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper and knead it with your hands until it is
smooth, elastic, and springs back when pressed (about 7 minutes). Shape the dough into a ball and place
in large greased bowl, rolling the dough around the bowl to coat with oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap
and allow to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Punch the dough to release the air. Turn the dough back out onto the parchment paper and shape it
into a 12-inch round. Using the tines of a fork, poke holes all around the crust.
Now your pizza dough is ready for your favorite toppings!
Bake at 475°F for about 10-13 minutes (let the oven heat up for at least 30 minutes
before baking). Baking time depends on the amount of toppings and size of
the pizza crust.
FRESH
TAKES
In a pinch, we love a good frozen pizza as much as the next person. For those days
when you have time to make your pie from scratch though, we’ve included some
recipes to take this family favorite to the next level! Start with the Pizza Crust recipe
above, then customize your pizza with these out-of-the-box ideas!