Ingredients:
Dough:
one envelope active dry yeast
1 cup lukewarm water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
about 2 3/4- 3 cups flour
Other ingredients:
1 can or jar pizza sauce
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
garlic, oregano
2oz grated parmesan
sliced mushrooms, spinach, black olives, green pepper, onion,
pepperoni, sausage, etc.
Get creative with the fillings you use-- some favorites are spinach and artichoke, or roasted eggplant, caramelized onion, roasted red peppers, sundried tomato, and goat cheese.
Directions:
Sprinkle yeast in warm water, let stand until dissolved. Add the oil, salt, and half of the flour, beating well. Gradually add the rest of the flour to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Turn dough in greased bowl, cover with a damp towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
Punch dough down. Turn out on a floured board; divide into 2 balls,one larger. Roll the larger ball to fit a 12 inch round pan, 1 inch deep, leaving a slight overhang.
Spread the bottom with mozzarella, top with vegetables, sausage, etc. Sprinkle with garlic, oregano, and parmesan. Roll out smaller ball, place on top. Fold edges from bottom crust and pinch. Place near bottom of 450 degree oven for about 7 minutes.
Remove from oven, spread with pizza sauce. Return to 400 degree oven and bake for about 25 minutes until browned. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.