Pizza Dough #2

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix 1 pk Dry yeast, 1 3/4 c Hot tap water, and 1/2 ts Salt until the yeast is dissolved

2. 2

   Mix with a mixer for 2 minutes on high speed (or 2 minutes on medium speed if using a regular mixer)

3. 3

   Add 1 cup flour and mix for one more minute on high speed

4. 4

   Knead by hand for 5 minutes minimum, adding 1 cup flour (or more if dough is too sticky) until the dough is soft but easily handleable without being too sticky

5. 5

   Place the dough in a bowl greased with olive oil and cover it with a cloth. Let the dough rise in a warm oven that is turned off for about 1 1/2 hours

6. 6

   When the dough has risen, punch it down and separate it into either 2 thick crust pizzas or 4 thin crust pizzas

7. 7

   Shape the dough into olive oil greased pans by spinning and tossing carefully to avoid tossing too high

8. 8

   Place your favorite sauce and fixings on top of the shaped dough

9. 9

   Bake for 20 minutes at 375 f until edges look done