Ricardo's Pizza Crust (Using Bread Machine)

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• 1 cup water (45 degrees)
• 3 tbs. olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 1/2 cups bread flour
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 1/4 tsp. dry yeast
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Combine water, olive oil, sugar and salt in pan of bread machine, Add flour, then sprinkle garlic on flour. Lastly add yeast.
Turn machine on dough cycle. As the dough mixes,, sprinkle on oregano and basil until it suits you for color and taste. Let mix for about 15 to 30 minutes. The longer it rests, the thicker and more tasty the crust. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 475.
Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface. Spray a large pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place dough on pan and add your choice of toppings.
Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.