pizza dough

I got this pizza crust recipe from my friend Melissa Eastman 11 years ago back when we lived in New Mexico! It has been a family favorite ever since. I really don't think you can mess this up, even if you struggle with bread making.

Pizza Dough:

2 cups flour

1 cup water (warm)

1 Tbsp. yeast

1 tsp. salt

3 Tbsp. sugar

1 Tbsp. oil

*Dissolve yeast in water with 3 Tbsp. sugar. Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir for 3-4 minutes with dough hook if you're using an electric mixer, or a little longer if you're kneading by hand. Add flour as needed. I usually just roll the dough out directly on the pizza pan or cookie sheet (you can sprinkle with flour to prevent sticking or use cooking spray). Add the toppings of your choice and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. 

**I usually double this recipe and it makes one 11x14" pizza and one standard round sized pizza. A single recipe will make one round pizza, but it's not quite enough dough to fill an 11x14" pan.

***Have fun with toppings! Our favorites are traditional cheese and pepperoni OR hawaiian with canadian bacon and pineapple. We also like bbq chicken pizza.