30 Minute Yeast Dough

30-Minute Dough

Fresh Pizza - Pastry Dough

In 30 Minutes or Less

Yield: approx. 1 pound

Ingredients
2 1/2-3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm water or milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Directions
In a small bowl or glass, combine 1/2 cup warm water with yeast and sugar. Stir together and let rest 5-10 minutes, or until frothy.

• Note: if mixture is not bubbly, discard and start again.

Combine 2 cups flour with yeast mixture, remaining water, olive oil and salt, and mix together until a shaggy dough forms.

Gradually continue adding flour until dough is smooth, then let rest 10 minutes.

Use dough immediately, store in refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for later use.