Homemade Pizza

I've tried several crust recipes, and this one is a keeper. You can make 4-5 individual pizzas with this recipe, or one large pizza.

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1 T. yeast

1 c. warm water

Combine and let stand for 5 minutes until yeast begins to bubble and grow

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Add 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. sugar. Then add 2 T. vegetable oil and 2 1/2 c. flour. Mix until a ball forms, then knead until smooth. Let rise about 30 minutes.

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Roll out on to pizza pan and then bake at 350 for 5-7 minutes. Remove and add toppings, sauce and cheese. Return to oven and bake until browned and bubbly (approx. 20 minutes)

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Topping Options:

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Traditional: Pizza sauce, pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, onions, cheese

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Hawaiian: Pizza sauce, ham, pineapple, cheese

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BBQ: Barbecue sauce, sliced red onion, cilantro, shredded rotisserie chicken, cheese

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Knob Hill: Alfredo sauce, chopped green onion, fresh tomatoes, roasted garlic, cubed chicken, cheese