Sharon Raasch • Champion, Neb.
March 6, 2008

1 1/4 c. Warm water
1 envelope Active dry yeast
1 t. Sugar
1 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 t. Salt
3 1/2 c. Flour
2 t. Cornmeal
1 c. Pizza sauce
2 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Your favorite toppings and cooked meats

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Place 1/4 cup warm water in a large bowl.
Sprinkle yeast over water, stir in sugar; let stand 5 minutes.
Add remaining water, oil and salt; stir in flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth.
Coat a large bowl with cooking spray, place dough in bowl, turning to grease top; cover loosely with plastic wrap, let rise in warm place until almost double in size, about 45 minutes.
Punch down dough.
Coat 2 pizza pans with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal.
Divide dough in half, roll dough to fit pans; press dough against edges; bake for 10 minutes.
Remove crust and top with sauce, toppings and cheese; bake additional 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

HANDY HINTS FOR YOUR KITCHEN
The secret to rolling pizza dough is to allow the dough to rise for 10 minutes after it is about half the size needed.

Sharon Raasch