Almost Like Papa John's Pizza Dough

Shirl (J) 831's Note:

I found this via the net and am posting it in response to a request for it.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 pizza

• 2 ½-3 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 ¼ teaspoons fast rising yeast (or fast rise, 1 envelope)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup very warm water (120 to 130 degrees)
• 2 tablespoons oil

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt; blend well.
2. Gradually add water and oil to mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened, then beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. By hand, add 1 1/2 to 2 cupa flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
3. On floured surface, knead in 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover loosely with plastic and let rest in a warm place for about 15 minutes.
4. Press out dough onto (2) 12-inch pizza pans. Prick randomly with a fork. Let rest again in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.
5. Brush crusts lightly with oil then prebake them in a 450 degree oven for 5 minutes.
6. Top as desired, then bake again in 450 degree oven for 4-5 minutes, or until desired doneness.

Reviews

[lolablitz]

Best pizza crust I've made yet! I did accidentally burn one of the pies after cooking it with toppings at 450 for 13 minutes. It was on a lower rack than the other. Next time I might pre-bake at 450 and cook at 400 and check after 10 minutes. I didn't add any spices and everyone loved the crust. Next time I'll try garlic salt and italian seasoning. Thanks so much, I will be using this recipe often!

[Chef #1136935]

very good and easy. i was kind of worried because there wasn't really any long periods for the dough to rise. but it turned out very light and moist. good stuff =)

[notsostoic]

I can't tell you how many pizza dough recipe's we've tried. This one by far is the best! Works with pre-cooking the crust for 5 minutes, or just putting the ingredients on and popping it in the oven w/out pre-baking it.