Pizza Crust

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons instant/quick yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water (120 to 130 degrees F.)
4 tablespoons cooking oil (or 3 tablespoons and add 1 tablespoon more water)

Tip: Shake and level off flour with a knife so you don't need more flour.

In a mixing bowl, with a mixing spoon, mix together 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the warmed water and oil to the flour mixture.  Mix until combined.  Knead for about
5 minutes.  Divide in the  dough in half using a knife.  Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Roll
out using a rolling pin to make two-13 inch circles. Place the dough in 2 greased (12-inch
pizza pans or 9x13 inch baking dishes).  Cover and let rise until almost doubled (30 to 45
minutes) or for thin pizzas (don't let it rise).  Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes
or until cheese is bubbly.

Copyright 2000-2002 Barbara Pratt.  All rights reserved.

Calzones Crust

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons instant/quick yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water (120 to 130 degrees F.)
4 tablespoons cooking oil (or 3 tablespoons and add 1 tablespoon more water)

Tip: Shake and level off flour with a knife so you don't need more flour.

In a mixing bowl, with a mixing spoon, mix together 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the warmed water and oil to the flour mixture.  Mix until combined.  Knead for about
5 minutes.  Divide in the dough in half using a knife.  Cover and let rest 10 minutes.  Roll
out using a rolling pin to make two-12 inch circles.  Fold them and place them on a cookie
sheet that is about 12x17 inches. Open one folded calzon and spoon the meat mixture and
cheese (omit if your diet is dairy-free) on the calzon crust.  Seal by pressing edges with a
fork or fluting (with your thumb and index finger).  Prick top with a fork.  Repeat with the
other calzon.  Bake for about 20-24 minutes or until lightly browned.
 

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