Pizza Dough

Pizza Dough

(modified recipe from Jan McKinney)

1 1/2 Tbls. yeast
1 1/2 C. warm milk
3 Tbls. sugar
4 1/2 C. all purpose flour
1 1/2 Tbls. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. salt

1. Combine yeast, milk, and sugar and let rest 10 min.  Mix in oil and 2 C. flour.  Add salt and remaining flour.  Knead until smooth and elastic.  Cover and let rise until doubled.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Roll and place on baking sheet.  Add pizza sauce and any other toppings you desire.  Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.

Comments:

I have played with this recipe a bit, and you can even use half wheat, half white flour if you would like, but your crust won't be quite as fluffy (but still delicious).  Also, a note on proofing the yeast: I was always taught growing up that you didn't need to proof the yeast if you are using active dry and instant yeast.  However, I tried it once and found that my dough was much fluffier, so don't be afraid to do it.  It's not going to kill your yeast.