CRUSTY PIZZA DOUGH

Instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed bowl.

2. 2

   Add salt, olive oil and 2 1/2 cups flour. Attach bowl and dough hook, Turn to speed 2 and mix 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Continuing on speed 2, add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough clings to hook and cleans side of bowl.

4. 4

   Knead on speed two for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover, let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

6. 6

   Punch dough down.

7. 7

   Brush a 14 inch pizza pan with oil, sprinkle with cornmeal.

8. 8

   Press dough across bottom of pan, forming a collar around edge to hold filling.

9. 9

   Top with desired fillings.

10. 10

    Bake at 450 F for 15 to 20 minutes.