Quick-and-Easy Pizza Crust

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 2 cups bread flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 package quick-rise yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water (120º to 130º )
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine water and oil; add to flour mixture. Stir until mixture forms a ball.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes). Place the dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85º), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down; divide in half. Cover and let dough rest 10 minutes.

Working with one portion at a time (cover remaining dough to keep from drying), roll each portion into a 10-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Place dough on two baking sheets, each sprinkled with 1 tablespoon cornmeal.
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Food Processor Variation:
Place the first 4 ingredients in a food processor, and pulse 2 times or until well-blended. With processor on, slowly add water and oil through food chute; process until dough forms a ball. Process 1 additional minute. Turn out onto a lightly floured counter; knead 9 to 10 times. Proceed with step 2 in above recipe.

Bread Machine Variation:
Follow manufacturer's instructions for placing all ingredients except cooking spray and cornmeal into bread pan. Select dough cycle; start bread machine. Remove dough from machine (do not bake). Proceed with step 2 in above recipe.

Serving Size: 1 crust