STANDARD PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• Stir the yeast into the warm water to dissolve.
• Add the flour.
• Stir the remaining ingredients into the flour mixture.
• Knead with dough hook or by hand until smooth and elastic (approx 5 minutes).
• Place dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover.
• Allow to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
• Punch down the dough and divide into portions.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into very thin rounds and top as desired.
• Bake at 400°F until crisp and golden brown, approx 8-12 minutes.
• NOTE: Unrolled dough may be wrapped and stored in the fridge for 2 days. Rolled dough may be stored in the freezer; I have kept rolled dough in the freezer for several months with the only effect being a less puffy baked crust.

Steps:

• In large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add oil and salt. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 2-3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. , Punch down dough; divide in half. Press each half into a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Combine the tomato sauce, oregano and basil; spread over each crust. Top with beef mixture, green pepper and cheese. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.