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homemade pizza with golden crust and golden cheese

Homemade Pizza Crust

This soft homemade pizza crust is for the deep dish bread lovers. It can also be stretched to fit a cookie sheet. This easy and delicious crust is sure to be a frequent winner in your recipe box. Say good-bye to frozen pizza!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup very warm water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • optional herbs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup additional flour
  • 2/3 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • toppings
  • grated cheese

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, measure water and stir in sugar.
  2. Sprinkle the yeast over the sugar water. Let stand 10 minutes. Then stir.
  3. Stir in salt, oil, optional herbs and 1 ½ cups flour. Beat until smooth.
  4. Stir in additional flour, a little at a time. Knead until smooth, and just starting to become stiff. Let the dough rest at least five minutes.
  5. Lightly grease pizza pan. Place dough in the center and work gently with your fingers from the center to the outside. Do not stretch.
  6. Spread the dough with sauce, sprinkle with oregano.
  7. Add toppings and cheese.
  8. Bake at 375℉ for 20-25 minutes, until the crust and cheese are golden.
  9. Enjoy!