Pizza

This has been the easiest pizza dough I've ever made - and it turns out every time.

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp active dry yeast

1 cup warm water

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

2 1/2 cups flour

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DIRECTIONS

Combine ingredients and stir until moistened. Then knead with your hands. You do not need to wait for the dough to rise. Spread the dough onto a greased (or buttered - for a crispier crust) pizza pan. Keep working the dough out to the edges to create a nice crust. Poke the bottom of the dough with a fork. Spread with pizza sauce and toppings of choice. Bake at 425 F for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and the edges are browned.

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VARIATIONS

-Lay slices of mozzerella/or string cheese around the edges, pull the dough over the cheese, and seal. This creates a yummy 'cheese in crust'.
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-Make mini pizzas. Divide the dough into a dozen or so mini dough balls.

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-Sprinkle a little extra basil and oregano over your pizza before going into the oven.

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-When your pizza is done, brush a little olive oil around the edges.

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-Try alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and marinated artichoke hearts.

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-My favorite is the Hawaiian: canadian bacon, pineapple.