Herb Pizza Dough

* Exported from MasterCook *

HERB PIZZA DOUGH

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Ethnic

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pk Active dry yeast
1 t Sugar
7/8 c Warm water,
-@110 degrees
1/4 c Chopped herbs,
-optional *
2 1/4 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Garlic olive oil,
-more as needed **
Oil and cornmeal for pan

Stir together the yeast, sugar and warm water. Let
stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.

In the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the
steel blade, chop the herbs. Turn off machine. Add
flour and salt. Turn the machine on and off a couple
of times. While the machine is running, add yeast.
Process until the dough forms a ball at the side of
the bowl. Add garlic, olive oil and process for 30 to
40 seconds more.

Transfer dough to a bowl that has been oiled with
olive oil. Turn the dough until the entire surface has
been coated with the oil. Cover bowl with a damp towel
and allow to rise in a warm draft free place for 1
hour or until doubled.

Roll out on a lightly floured surface and if dough is
too elastic, try tossing it from hand to hand to
flatten it out. Lightly grease the pizza pan with a
little oil and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place the dough
on the pizza pan and trim the edges. Bake for 10
minutes @425 degrees. Remove from oven, lightly brush
the crust with a little more oil and proceed with
recipe.

Makes enough dough for one 12" crust.

* Try basil, thyme, Italian flat leaf parsley,
oregano, rosemary, cilantro.



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