All-American Pizza Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1 1/4 ounces fast rise yeast (package)
    1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    1 cup water
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.
    In a mixer bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast and salt; mix well.
    Combine water and oil; heat to 120 - 130 F, add to flour mixture.
    Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. Knead on floured surface 3 - 5 minutes.
    Divide dough into 2 parts. With well-floured or greased fingers, press each half into greased 12 or 14-inch pizza pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of your favorite shredded cheese over dough to prevent a soggy crust.
    Spread prepared pizza sauce on each pizza (approximately 3/4 cup of sauce per pizza).
    Add your favorite toppings. Cover with shredded cheese of your choice.
    Bake at 400\u00b0F for 25 - 30 minutes (see NOTE below) until edge is crisp and light golden brown and cheeses are melted. Serve immediately.
    Note: It may not take the full time. In my oven, it was about 20 minutes.

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