Ingredients:
2 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
3 1/2 cups lukewarm water
1 tablespoon sugar
9 cups flour
1 tablespoon salt
cornmeal (optional)
olive oil
Directions:
Add sugar to water. Dissolve yeast in water.
Add 4 cups flour and salt.
Beat well with wooden spoon.
Add the rest of the flour one cup at a time.
When dough starts to pull away from the side of the bowl, turn out on floured board and knead until smooth.
Place dough in a bowl that has been oiled w/ olive oil.
Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk.
Cut into two portions and let rest for 15 minutes.
Pat or roll out in pans.
I use 15 1/2 by 10 1/2 jelly roll pans.
Sprinkle edges of crust with cornmeal if you like.
Spread with your favorite sauce, cheeses and topping.
Most pizza is cooked on high heat 500 F+ for 15-20 minutes until cheese in the middle is bubbly and the bottom of the crust is browned.
A hint– Pizza cooks from the outside in so don’t overload the middle of the pizza too much– and have the cheese,sauce and toppings go right to the edge.
Servings: 16
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 35 min.