All Purpose Pizza Dough Recipe

• 1 pkt dry yeast (about 2-1/4 tsp.)
• 1 1/4 c. hot water (100 to 110)
• 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour divided
• 1/2 tsp salt Cooking spray

1. 1.
2. Dissolve yeast in hot water in a large bowl, and let stand 5 min.
3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring c., and level with a knife.
4. Add in 1 c. flour and salt to yeast mix, and stir well.
5. Stir in 2 c. flour, 1 c. at a time, stirring well after each addition.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
7. Knead till smooth and elastic (about 10 min), and add in sufficient of the remaining flour, 1 Tbsp.
8. at a time, to prevent the dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
9. 2.
10. Place the dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
11. Cover and let rise in a hot place (85), free from drafts, 1 hour or possibly till doubled in size.
12. (Press two fingers into dough.
13. If an indentation remains, the dough has risen sufficient.)
14. Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 min.
15. Shape dough according to the recipe directions.
16. Yield: 1 pizza dough.
17. Note: To freeze, let the dough rise once, punch down, and shape into a ball.
18. Place in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag coated with cooking spray; squeeze out all air, and seal.
19. Store in freezer for up to 1 month.
20. To thaw, place dough in refrigerator 12 hrs or possibly overnight.
21. With scissors, cut away the plastic bag.
22. Place dough on a floured surface, and shape according to recipe directions.
23. Alternatively, for pizza, you can make the dough, roll out, wrap in foil, and freeze.
24. To bake, remove from freezer; top and bake according to recipe instructions (no need to thaw).
25. NOTES : This basic recipe, that can be used to make calzones, focaccia, or possibly bread, can easily be doubled.

yeast, hot water, flour, salt

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/all-purpose-pizza-dough-63370 (may not work)