How To Make A Pizza Dough

Ingredients

6 cups ½ al l-purpose flour

1 package active dry yeast

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup warm water

2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix 1-3/4 cups of the flour with yeast and salt; add warm water and oil. Beat with a whisk for 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in another 1-1/4 cups flour until the mixture holds together. Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic and lump-free. Wrap half the dough in plastic and freeze for later use; cover remainder and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 4 portions and roll each into a 6-inch circle. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Build up edges slightly; prick bottoms of crusts. Bake about 8 minutes. Spread sauce and toppings onto crust and bake for another 8 minutes.