Jay's Signature Pizza Crust
Submitted by: Jason Sharp
Makes 1 giant pizza crust
" This recipe yields a crust that is soft and doughy on the inside and slightly crusty on the outside. Cover it with your favorite sauce and topping to make a delicious pizza. "
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in
the water and let sit for 10 minutes. Stir the salt and oil into the yeast
solution. Mix in 2 1/2 cups of the flour. Turn dough out onto a clean, well
floured surface and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky.
Place the dough into a well oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. Let the dough
rise until double; this should take about 1 hour. Punch down the dough, and form
a tight ball. Allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out. Use for
your favorite pizza recipe. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). If
you are baking the dough on a pizza stone, you may place your toppings on the
dough and bake immediately. If you are baking your pizza in a pan, lightly oil
the pan and let the dough rise for 15 or 20 minutes before topping and baking
it. Bake pizza in preheated oven, until the cheese and crust are golden brown,
about 15 to 20 minutes.