Favorite pizza crust

20 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packYeast -- quick rise 1/4 oz
2cupsWarm water
2teaspoonsSalt
2tablespoonsSugar
¼cupVegetable oil
1cupCornmeal
5cupsAll-purpose flour --
Divided

Directions

Dissolve the yeast in ¼ cup of warm water; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, place remaining water, salt, sugar, oil, cornmeal and 2 cup flour; mix well. Add enough remaining flour to form a sofft dough. turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 6 min. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Punch the dough down and divide in half. Roll dough into two 16 in. circles; place on greased pizza pans. Top with desired pizza ingredients. bake at 400 deg until crust is lightly golden brown, about 15 to 20 min. Yield: 2 pizzas (16 inches each).

Recipe By : Country Woman