Fast Pizza Crust

Source: Jon Dubovsky

Yield: two small (10”) deep-dish, or two medium (14”) thin

Rating: 4 of 5 - simple, good

Ingredients

Wet part:

• ½ c. warm (not hot) water, about 120 degrees F
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 T. honey
• 1 pkg. fast-acting (quick-rise) yeast

Dry part:

• ¾ c. bread flour
• ¾ c. all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. onion powder

Directions

Wet part:

• Combine water, oil, honey, and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit for five minutes, following the directions below as you wait.

Dry part:

• Sift together flours, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
• Add the yeast solution, mixing into a doughy ball. Knead.
• Punch down dough and divide in half.
• On a well-floured surface, roll out dough to desired thickness.
• Place in lightly-greased pizza pan. Pinch or roll up the edge of the crust, if desired.
• Let sit ten or fifteen minutes to rise.
• Top with sauce, cheese, and toppings.
• Cook for 450 degrees F to 10 to 12 minutes, or until just beginning to brown.
• Remove from heat and let stand at least five minutes before slicing.