Fast Homemade Pizza: Is there any such thing?

Earlier today my wife and I were in the mood for pizza. We were first tempted to order out, but we resisted temptation. Instead I did a quick search on google and found a really nice recipe that we used. I thought I would share it with you. Please refer to the reference web page. I give full credit for this recipe to it’s creator, Chef Rider. (Reference: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quick-and-easy-pizza-crust/)

I’m not sure if you have ever tried to make your own pizza dough before. It’s not that it’s difficult, it’s just the preparation that a pain. The recipe I’m about to share with you takes 30 minutes. It took us a little longer today, but I can see how you could do it in the 30 minutes. This recipe makes one 12 inch pizza crust. Carole and I hope you enjoy!

Here’s a list of the incredients:

1/2 teaspoon  active dry yeast / .25 oz package
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 1/2 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

2. Stir in flour, salt and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.

3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round. Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan or baker’s peel dusted with cornmeal. Spread with desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.

(Reference: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quick-and-easy-pizza-crust/)