Skillet Pizza Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
    1 teaspoon sugar
    3/4 cup warm water (105 115)
    3 cups all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup warm water (105-115)
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    vegetable oil cooking spray
    1 tablespoon Italian spices (optional)
Preparation
    In a 2 c measuring cup or sm bowl, combine yeast, sugar and 3/4 c warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
    Combine yeast mixture, flour, salt, water, and oil in lg bowl, stirring til well blended.
    Turn out dough onto floured surface; knead 5 minutes.
    Place in bowl coated w/ cooking spray, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 30 mins or til dough is doubled in bulk.
    Punch dough down; knead 4 - 5 times.
    Divide dough into 6 equal portions; roll each into 8\" circle.
    Cook each round on each side in a non-stick 8\" skillet coated w/ cooking spray over med heat about 2 mins per side or til dough rounds are lightly browned.
    Cool crusts and freeze in an air-tight container up to 6 months.
    TO MAKE PIZZA: Place frozen crusts on baking sheets; spread w/ 1/4 c pasta sauce and sprinkle w/ favorite toppings.
    Bake at 425 for 12 - 15 minutes or til edges are lightly browned and cheese melts.
    FOR EXTRA FLAVOR: I like to add Italian seasoning/spices to the crust for extra flavor.

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