Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 package rapid-rise yeast (I use Red Star)
  • 1 cup warm water (the temp you'd use for a baby's bathwater)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/8 cup cornmeal

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast until well combined.
  • Pour in the water and olive oil. Stir until the dough sticks together.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes, or until it forms a smooth ball.
  • Cover the dough ball with plastic wrap and let it rise for 15-30 minutes or until you are ready to make your pizza.
  • Sprinkle a pizza pan with 1/8-cup of cornmeal. Press dough into the pan, spreading as you press, until it reaches almost to the edges of the pan. Allow it to rest for five minutes. Return to dough and continue pressing until it overhangs the pan all around the edges slightly.