Use this basic dough and method to make the pizzaopposite and on the next page. Want to add some whole-grain goodness to yourpizza crust? Substitute whole-wheat flour for half of the all-purpose. You canalso freeze homemade dough, so you may want to make a double recipe. Shape itinto a disk, wrap it tightly in plastic, then freeze it in a zip-tight plasticbag. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and remove it 30 minutes before youwant to roll it.
In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, and salt.
Stir in water until dough is blended and comes away from side of bowl.
Turn dough onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes, working in more flour (about ½ cup).
Shape dough into ball; cover with plastic wrap and let rest 10 minutes.
Grease 15-inch pizza pan; sprinkle with cornmeal.
Pat dough onto bottom of pizza pan, shaping ½ -inch-high rim at edge of pan.
Dough is now ready to top as desired
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
If you’re short on time, you can purchase ready-made pizza dough at your neighborhood pizza shop and many supermarkets. The dough is sold raw and raised; just roll it out and top it.