Homemade Pizza Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. warm water (110~)
1 Tbsp. salad oil

Preparation

Soften dry yeast in the warm water.
Beat in 1 1/2 cups flour, oil and salt.
Stir in 2 more cups flour and knead until smooth and elastic, about 12 minutes (will be firm).
Place in a lightly greased bowl; turn greased side up.
Cover, let rise in a warm place until doubled (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
Punch down, cover and chill.
Cut dough in half.
On lightly floured surface, roll each into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick.
Place in 2 greased 12-inch pizza pans.
Crimp edges.
Brush each circle with 1 tablespoon oil.
Fill with desired toppings.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.