This easy NEW YORK-STYLE PIZZA CRUST Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
2?3 cup water (11OF to 115F) 1 teaspoon sugar 1?8 ounce package fast rise yeast or 1/8 ounce package active dry yeast 1 3?4 cups all-purpose flour or 1 3/4 cups bread flour 1?2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cornmeal (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Combine water and sugar in small bowl; stir to dissolve sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top; stir to combine. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until foamy. Combine flour and salt in medium bowl. Stir in yeast mixture. Mix until mixture forms soft dough. Remove dough to lightly floured surface. Knead 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic, adding additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed. Place dough in medium bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray. Turn dough in bowl so top is coated with cooking spray; cover with towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in warm place 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down; place on lightly floured surface and knead about 2 minutes or until smooth. Pat dough into flat disc about 7 inches in diameter. Let rest 2 to 3 minutes. Pat and gently stretch dough from edges until dough seems to not stretch anymore. Let rest 2 to 3 minutes. Continue patting and stretching until dough is 12 to 14 inches in diameter. Spray 12- to 14-inch pizza pan with nonstick spray; sprinkle with commeal, if desired. Press dough into pan. Preheat oven to 5OOF. Follow directions for individual recipes, baking pizza on bottom rack of oven.
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