The old Gary Cooper movie, Sgt. York, is a family favorite with our entire team. In one scene Ma asks the blessing and says, "Lord bless these vittles we done got...". Hence, the name of our recipe collection.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Pizza Dough

A Wilkes Team and Team Southerland Creation- The Wilkes Team gave us the dough recipe; Team Southerland added the spices.

6 C. flour, divided
1/4 C. sugar
4 1/2 tsp. yeast
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 TB oregano
2 C. warm water, warmed to 120-130 degrees
1/4 C. oil

In the Bosch mixer, combine 2 C. flour, sugar, yeast, and all the spices.  Blend well.

Gradually add the oil and water to the mixture.  Blend at low speed until moistened, then beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.  Ass 3-4 C. more flour until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.  Add more flour if necessary.

Knead on Speed 2 for 7 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.

Divide dough into two even balls.  Roll out into a circle, place on baking stone, and prick crust with a fork.

Bake crust @ 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until crust is just beginning to brown.  DON'T overbake!  Add sauce and toppings and bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until toppings are hot and cheese is melted.
 
TO FREEZE:
Prebake crust according to directions.  Allow crust to cool completely.  Wrap in plastic wrap then wrap in foil.  To bake from freezer: unwrap crust and assemble pizza.  Allow crust to defrost before baking at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until top pins are hot and cheese is melted.

Yield: 2 pizzas

This is awesome pizza!  I love having the crust in the freezer to pull out to make this yummy dinner.  We have a pizza sauce we like to make, add hamburger fried up and seasoned with garlic salt, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese.  That is so good eating!
Love Always,
Mommy