homemade pizza crust

How To Make homemade pizza crust

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  Heat water to 115 degrees. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup of the warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
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  In a large bowl, Combine 2 cups flour, salt, olive oil and remaining water to make a soft dough ( or use 3/4 cup water plus 3/4cup flat beer for extra flavor) Stir in dissolved yeast plus enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
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  Turn onto floured board,kneed until all remaining flour is absorbed and dough is smooth.
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  Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top of dough.
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  Let rise until doubled ( about 4 minutes ). When pressed down with two fingers 1/4 inch deep, the impression should remain if they spring back dough has not risen enough, Let rise longer.
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  6

  Punch down,Divide in half and form into 2 12 inch balls. Rolling out to make two pizza's.
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  Top with your favorite pizza toppings and bake at 325 degrees until bubbly
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  TIP: Dough will be easier to handle if you coat your hands with olive oil.
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