*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             HERB PIZZA DOUGH

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Ethnic

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       pk           Active dry yeast
   1       t            Sugar
     7/8   c            Warm water,
                        -@110 degrees
     1/4   c            Chopped herbs,
                        -optional *
   2 1/4   c            All-purpose flour
     1/2   ts           Salt
   1       tb           Garlic olive oil,
                        -more as needed  **
                        Oil and cornmeal for pan

  Stir together the yeast, sugar and warm water.  Let
  stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  
  In the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the
  steel blade, chop the herbs.  Turn off machine.  Add
  flour and salt. Turn the machine on and off a couple
  of times. While the machine is running, add yeast.
  Process until the dough forms a ball at the side of
  the bowl. Add garlic, olive oil and process for 30 to
  40 seconds more.
  
  Transfer dough to a bowl that has been oiled with
  olive oil. Turn the dough until the entire surface has
  been coated with the oil. Cover bowl with a damp towel
  and allow to rise in a warm draft free place for 1
  hour or until doubled.
  
  Roll out on a lightly floured surface and if dough is
  too elastic, try tossing it from hand to hand to
  flatten it out. Lightly grease the pizza pan with a
  little oil and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place the dough
  on the pizza pan and trim the edges.  Bake for 10
  minutes @425 degrees. Remove from oven, lightly brush
  the crust with a little more oil and proceed with
  recipe.
  
  Makes enough dough for one 12" crust.
  
  * Try basil, thyme, Italian flat leaf parsley,
  oregano, rosemary, cilantro.
 


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