Dough For Deep Dish Pizza

* Exported from MasterCook *

DOUGH FOR DEEP DISH PIZZA

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 ts Yeast
1 1/2 c Warm Water
4 c Flour
2 ts Salt
1/2 c Olive Oil

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Dissolve the yeast in
the warm (105 degrees-115 degrees) water. Combine the
flour and salt in a bowl. Add the yeast mixture and
the olive oil. Mix thoroughly. Turn the dough out onto
a well floured board. Knead until smooth (about 10
minutes). Place in a greased bowl and let rise until
doubled (about 1 hour). Punch the dough down. Roll out
to a thickness of 2". Place in an oiled deep dish
Pizza Pan (any reasonably deep sided (3 1/2" or mor
oven proof round pan 14" or so in diameter), pushing
the dough up and above (over) the sides. Brush
generously with olive oil. Add the sauce(s),
seasoning(s) and topping(s), up to (but not onto) the
dough on the sides of the pan. Bake until the cheese
is bubbly and the crust is golden. Serve hot.



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