Basic Pizza Crust with Variations

Directions

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   FOOD PROCESSOR METHOD: Put first 3 ingredients into food processor fitted with dough blade.
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   With machine running, pour warm water and cooking oil through tube in lid.
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   Process for 50 to 60 seconds.
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   If dough seems sticky to remove, add about 1/2 tsp.
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   flour to make it easier to handle.
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   HAND METHOD: Put first 3 ingredients into medium bowl.
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   Stir together well.
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   Add warm water and cooking oil.
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   Mix well until dough leaves sides of bowl.
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    Knead on lightly floured surface for 5 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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    TO COMPLETE: At this point you may choose to roll out and press in greased 12 inch pizza pan, forming rim around edge.
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    Or place dough in large greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
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    Cover with tea towel.
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    Let stand in oven with light on the door closed for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
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    Punch dough down.
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    Roll out and press in greased 12 inch pizza pan, forming rim around edge.
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    TACO PIZZA CRUST: Mix 1/2 envelope of 1 1/4 oz taco seasoning mix into dry ingredients before adding wet ingredients.
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    THIN BASIC PIZZA CRUST: Reduce flour to 1 1/2 cups and reduce water to 1/2 cup.
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    Crust will cook a bit quicker.
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    CALZONE PIZZA CRUST: Use Basic Pizza Crust or other crust as long as 2 cups flour are used.
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    Makes 4 calzones.
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