Homemade Pizza Dough
List of Ingredients
- 1 package dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups flour, divided
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried, minced garlic
- cornmeal for sprinkling
Instructions
- Mix yeast, water and sugar. Let sit for a few minutes. Add the oil.
- Combine 2 1/2 cups flour, salt, oregano, and garlic in a bowl. Make a well.
- Pour yeast mixture into the well and gradually stir the flour into the liquid until all of the flour is incorporated.
- Knead on a floured counter for 30 seconds or until mixed well, adding remaining 1/2 cup flour as needed to keep dough from being sticky.
- Put in a greased bowl and cover with wax paper. Let rest in a warm spot for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile preheat oven to 450F.
- Spray cookie sheet with Pam and sprinkle lightly with cornmeal. Spread dough evenly to all edges.
- Add sauce and toppings. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Final Comments
This makes a thick crust when only 1 cookie sheet is used. The dough could be divided between 2 cookie sheets for a thin crust.
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