(as made by Mom for over a decade)
Makes 1 pizza crust
Ingredients:
1/2 to 3/4 c. warm water (105 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit)
115 degrees Fahrenheit
1 package dry yeast
1 tsp. sugar
2 cups flour
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. salt
Note: Food processor needed for this recipe.
Combine 1/4 c. of the water with yeast and sugar so that the yeast have something to munch on. Stir to dissolve the yeast and let stand until bubbly (about 5 minutes).
Combine flour, oil, and salt into the food processor and process about five seconds with the steel blade attachment. Add yeast mixture to flour mixture and process about 10 seconds or until blended.
Turn on processor and drizzle just enough of the rest of the water through the feed tube so the dough forms a ball that cleans the sides of the bowl. Process so that the ball turns around about 25 times.
Put dough ball onto a 14-inch greased pizza pan or large cookie sheet. Cover with plastic wrap or a bowl and let stand 10 minutes.
Pat the dough out so that it covers the pan, leaving a ridge on the edges.
Par bake the crust for 8 minutes at 425 degrees before putting on the toppings (this will make it nice and crispy).
Spread with pizza sauce, add cheese and desired toppings.
Bake at 425 degrees for 7 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
