Pizza

Serves 6
Oven 425°

2¾ to 3¼ cups flour
1 tablespoon yeast
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Pizza sauce
Pizza toppings (pepperoni, ham, pineapple, green pepper, etc.)
4 cups mozzarella cheese

In a large bowl combine 1¼ cups of the flour, the yeast, and salt. Add water and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Divide in half. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Grease two 12-inch pizza pans or baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with cornmeal. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough into a 13-inch circle. Transfer to pans. Build up edges slightly. Do not let rise. Bake in a 425° oven about 12 minutes or till browned. Spread pizza sauce over hot crust. Sprinkle toppings and cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more or till bubbly.