Easy Pizza Crust

Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
  • 1/3 cup lukewarm water
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup lukewarm water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F if baking crust now. Dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup lukewarm water and let stand 10 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, blend, then add 2/3 cup lukewarm water to make a pliable, elastic dough.
  3. Form into a ball, cover with a clean cloth, and let rise until doubled in a warm place (about 20-30 minutes).
  4. Roll out dough onto pizza stone or a flat pan; leave a lip around the edge. Top with olive oil, if desired, and spread sauce; add toppings of your choice. Bake for about 20 minutes, until crisp.

    5. * DON'T ROLL OUT THIN – GET'S REALLY HARD BAKED 20 MIN!

  5. Variations: Add 4 teaspoons basil for a more flavorful crust. Knead in 4 tablespoons margarine for a more pastry-like crust.