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Ingredients/Components

active dry yeast - 1/2 pkg
plus 2 Tbsp - 1 c
sifted all-purpose flour - 4 c
salt - 1 tsp
Set aside
Mozzarella cheese, sliced thin - 8 oz
olive oil - 1/2 c
Parmesan cheese - 1/4 c
pepper - 1/2 tsp
oregano - 2 tsp
Arrange 4 ounces of Mozzarella cheese on each pizza

How to make pizza dough:

Soften yeast in 2 tablespoons warm water. Set aside. Pour remaining cup of warm water in a large bowl. Blend in 2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir softened yeast and add to flour mixture, mixing well. Add about 1 cup flour to yeast mixture and beat until very smooth. Mix in enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and allow to rest for about 10 minutes. Knead for about 8 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.

Shape dough into a smooth ball and place in a greased bowl just large enough to allow dough to double. Turn dough to bring greased surface to top. Cover with waxed paper and let stand in warm place until dough is doubled (1 1/2 to 2 hours).

Punch down with fist. Fold edge towards center and turn dough over. Divide dough into 2 equal balls. Grease another bowl and place one of the balls in it. Turn dough in both bowls so greased side is on top. Cover and let rise again until almost doubled (about 45 minutes). Roll each ball of dough into a 14 x 10-inch rectangle, 1/8-inch thick. Place on two lightly greased 15 x 12-inch baking sheets. Shape edges by pressing dough between thumb and forefinger to make a ridge. (If desired, can be rolled into rounds.)Tomato Cheese Pizza:3 c. drained canned tomatoes8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, sliced thin1/2 c. olive oil1/4 c. Parmesan cheese1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper2 tsp. oregano Force tomatoes through a sieve or food mill and spread 1 1/2 cups on each pizza. Arrange 4 ounces of Mozzarella cheese

Recipe categories: Breads, Flat Shaped breads, Pizza.

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