Pizza Dough -Quick

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 - 5 cups bread flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package) Red Star Quick Rise yeast*
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 2 cup water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oi

Preparation

Step 1

In medium mixer bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast, and salt; mix well. Combine water and oil; heat to 120° to 130°F; add to flour mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. (I used my KitchenAid dough hook attachment.) Knead on floured surface 3 to 5 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball, cover, and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
Divide dough into 2 parts. With well-floured or greased fingers, press each half into greased 12- or 14-inch pizza pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of your favorite shredded cheese over dough to prevent a soggy crust. Spread prepared pizza sauce on each pizza (approximately 3/4 cup of sauce per pizza). Add your favorite toppings---mushrooms, onions, olives, green peppers, pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, anchovies, etc. Cover with shredded cheese of your choice- Mozzarella, Parmesan and Asiago. Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes until edge is crisp and light golden brown and cheeses are melted. Serve immediately
*Use any of the Red Star instant yeast products for this recipe.