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Homemade Pizza Crust

Delicious homemade pizza crust that does not taste "homemade".
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 2 med/large pizzas

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp active, dry yeast (not fast rising)
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 tsp honey (or 1 tsp sugar)
  • 5 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 3 1/2-4 cups all-purpose, unbleached flour

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or regular large bowl if you do not own a stand mixer) add the rest of ingredients in the order they appear above. If using a stand mixer you may need to switch to dough hook as dough becomes thicker.
  • Knead until smooth. (About 15-20 minutes in the stand mixer.)
  • On a floured surface shape the dough into two even balls. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degree.
  • After dough has risen sufficiently, roll out on a floured surface. Roll out dough until it is about a 1/8-1/4 inch thick. Place on pan or pizza stone and shape crust.
  • Bake crust for 5 min. without sauce or toppings.
  • Add sauce and toppings then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  • Allow the pizza to cool about 8-10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

This recipe makes two medium/large pizzas or one large pizza and a side like bread sticks, garlic knots, etc.