crusty, crispy pizza dough for a kitchenaid mixer

Name: Crusty, Crispy Pizza Dough For A KitchenAid Mixer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package(s) quick rise or instant yeast; 1 cup(s) warm water, 105-115 degrees; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil or canola oil (I used canola); 2 1/2 - 3 cup(s) cups all-purpose flour (I used about 1 1/2 Tbsp shy of 3 cups); - yellow corn meal to sprinkle on oiled pan before baking

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Updated on Apr 30, 2015

If you like a nice, crispy pizza dough, this is your recipe. This was included in a recipe book that came with my KitchenAid stand mixer. All of the recipes that I've tried from that book so far have been outstanding. The little bit of cornmeal added to the oiled pan makes a big difference. Very good flavor. Makes 1 16-inch pizza.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package quick rise or instant yeast
1 cup warm water, 105-115 degrees
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil or canola oil (I used canola)
2 1/2 - 3 cups cups all-purpose flour (I used about 1 1/2 Tbsp shy of 3 cups)
- yellow corn meal to sprinkle on oiled pan before baking

How To Make crusty, crispy pizza dough for a kitchenaid mixer

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a warmed mixer bowl. Add salt, oil, and 2 1/2 cups flour. Attach the bowl and the dough hook to the mixer. Turn to speed 2 and mix for about 1 minute. (Never mix a yeast dough over speed 2.)

Step 2

Continue on speed 2, adding remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time and mix for about 2 minutes or until dough clings to hook and cleans sides of bowl. ) If dough climbs hook, this indicates that more flour is needed earlier in the mixing process. Then, knead on speed 2 for 4-5 minutes longer.
Step 3

Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with Saran Wrap. Let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, for about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. (I turn my oven on to 200 degrees and set it on potholders on top of the stove.)
Step 4

Lightly oil a 16" pizza pan. Sprinkle lightly with yellow cornmeal. Spread dough fairly thinly on the pan, top with desired toppings, and bake at 450 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Check the bottom for doneness.
Step 5

*Optional- Use garlic infused olive oil to brush on crust just before serving.
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