Homemade Pizzas

Pizza Dough:

2 1/2 to 3 cups flour

1 package active dry yeast

1/2 tsp salt 

1 cup warm water (120-130F)

2 T olive oil

Combine 1 1/4 c flour, yeast, and salt in mixer; add warm water and oil. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl. Beat on high for 3 mins. Stir in as much of the remaining flour as possible. Knead until moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6-8 mins). Cover and let rest for 10 mins.  Spread into a 15 inch pizza pan, let rest 10 minutes, top and bake @ 400 for 15 minutes or until done.  May also divide dough and use for two 12 inch pizzas, individual mini pizzas or calzones.  For calzones, poke holes in top of dough, seal edges with a fork, and brush with egg wash. 

Labels (24): Thaw dough (in plastic) in warm spot on counter for 4-6 hours. Spread into a 15 inch pizza pan, let rest 10 minutes, top, and bake @ 400 for 15 mins or until done. May also divide dough and use for two 12 in pizzas, mini pizzas or individual calzones (for calzones, poke holes in top, seal edges with fork, and brush with egg wash).