Pizza Dough
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This 100-year-old recipe uses an egg to add richness. Several risings take place, yielding a lighter, tastier crust. A damp towel covers the dough during risings, keeping it extra moist.
Servings:
1
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
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Ingredients
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1 packageactive dry yeastsee savings
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1 cupwarm water (105 degree F to 115 degree F)see savings
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1eggsee savings
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3 tablespoonsolive oilsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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3-1/2 to 4 cupsall-purpose floursee savings
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Directions
1.
In a small bowl, stir yeast into warm water; let stand for 5 minutes.
2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine egg, oil, and salt. Stir in the yeast mixture. Add 1-1/4 cups of the flour. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
3.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Lightly grease a large bowl; place dough in bowl and cover with a damp towel (make sure the towel does not touch the dough). Let dough rise in a warm place until double in size (30 minutes).
4.
Punch dough down. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Place in a greased 16x12x1-inch baking pan. Cover with damp towel and let rise for 20 minutes.
5.
Add desired toppings and bake as directed. Makes 1 (16x12-inch) izza, 2 (12-inch) pizzas, or 8 (7-inch) pizzas.
Thin Crust Pizzas
Prepare as directed, except divide dough in half after Step 3; roll each half into a 12-inch circle. Use two greased 12-inch pizza pans instead of the 16x12-inch rectangular pan.
Individual-Size Pizzas
Prepare as directed, except divide dough into 8 portions after Step 3; roll each portion into a 7-inch circle. Place in eight greased individual 7-inch pizza pans or place dough circles on greased baking sheets instead of the 16x12-inch rectangular pan.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 240, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 84 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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