Instructions

1. In medium mixer bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast, and salt; mix well.
2. Combine water and oil; heat to 120° to 130°F; add to flour mixture.
3. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
4. Knead on floured surface 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Shape the dough into a ball, cover, and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
6. Divide dough into 2 equal parts. With well-floured or greased fingers, press each half into greased 12- or 14-inch pizza pans.
7. Sprinkle ¼ cup of your favorite shredded cheese over dough to prevent a soggy crust.
8. Spread prepared pizza sauce on each pizza (approximately ¾ cup of sauce per pizza).
9. Add your favorite toppings---mushrooms, onions, olives, green peppers, pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, anchovies, etc
10. Cover with shredded cheese of your choice- Mozzarella, Parmesan and Asiago.
11. Pre-Heat Oven to 400°F
12. Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes until edge is crisp and light golden brown and cheeses are melted. Serve immediately.
13. Tip: You can also substitute Red Star Active Dry Yeast on an equal basis for the instant yeast. Expect about a 50% slower rise time.

• Recipe Type : Pizza