Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 1/2 tsp or two 1/4 oz packets; each 2 1/4 tsp Bread or Rapid Rise Yeast
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/3 cup very warm beer; almost one can
  • 2 Tbsp Honey
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (divided)
  • Olive Oil
  • 2-3 cups shredded cheese
  • Assorted toppings of your choice

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Combine 3 cups of flour, dry yeast, sugar, salt, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl with dough hook and whisk together. Combine beer, honey, and 2 Tbsp olive oil; heat until about 125 degrees; immediately pour into dry ingredients in a bowl. Using a fork, mix until well blended. Dough should form a ball and will be slightly sticky. More flour will be added as you knead the dough.
  • Knead using your mixer with dough hook for about 4 minutes or knead it by hand on a floured surface, adding additional flour from the remaining cup only as necessary, until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Let dough rest for 10 minutes, covered and in a warm location.
  • Separate into 2 or 3 equal pieces depending on the amount of pizza you want to make. One piece will make a 12" pizza.
  • Grease your preferred baking method with a bit of olive oil. Roll dough on a floured counter to a 12-inch circle and place in greased cast iron skillet (12"), greased pizza pan or on a baking sheet. Form a rim by pinching the edge of the dough.
  • Brush the dough with 1 Tbsp of olive oil and if desired, lightly salt the rim.
  • Add your favorite toppings; you'll need about 2 cups of shredded cheese on the bottom, whatever other toppings you love, and another half cup (or more) cheese to sprinkle on top.
  • Bake on lowest rack for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is lightly browned. Remove from oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve.