Pizza Crust

Ingredients:

• 2 C. flour 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. rapid rise yeast
• 1/2 C. water (130°F)
• 1 tsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. oil

Directions:

1. In a gallon zippered plastic bag, combine and mix 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Add warm water and oil; seal and mix until smooth and well blended.
3. Add enough of remaining flour to make a soft dough that is not sticky.
4. Mix until dough pulls away from sides of the bag and forms a ball.
5. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
6. Knead 15-20 times until smooth and elastic.
7. Spray with cooking spray; cover with plastic wrap; let rest 10 minutes or until dough passes ripe test.
8. Press dough on a lightly greased pizza pan, forming a rim around edge.
9. Top with pizza sauce, cheese and toppings.
10. Bake at 375° F for 18-20 minutes.

Yield: Two 10 x 15” rectangle pizzas