International Recipe: Master Pizza Dough

Master Pizza Dough

Ingredients:

• 5 3/4 to 6 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (1/4-ounce) package Fleischmann’s Rapid Rise or Active Dry Yeast
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil

Procedures:

1. In large bowl combine 2 cups flour, salt and yeast.
2. In small saucepan heat water and olive oil to 125° to 130°F (50° to 55°C). Add dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes with electric mixer at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
3. With spoon, stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
4. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 4 to 6 minutes.
5. Cover; let rest 10 minutes (20 minutes for Active Dry Yeast).
6. Divide in half; shape and bake half according to selected recipe. Freeze remaining half.

Makes 2 pizza crusts.