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Pizza Dough Prestissimo

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From EatingWell:  September/October 1995

Use this quick dough for one large pizza or four calzones.

1 pound dough, enough for 1 large pizza (8 servings) | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose white flour
• 1 package quick-rising yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Combine flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a food processor and pulse to mix.
2. Heat water and oil in a small saucepan or the microwave to between 125 and 130°F. With the processor on, gradually pour the hot liquid through the feed tube. Process until the dough forms a ball. Then process for 1 minute to knead. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 minutes. Whole-Wheat Variation: Substitute 1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour and 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour for the flour in the above recipe. Proceed in the same manner.

Nutrition

Per serving : 113 Calories; 1 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 22 g Carbohydrates; 3 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 292 mg Sodium; 49 mg Potassium

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: The dough can be made ahead, enclosed in a plastic bag and stored in the refrigerator overnight. Bring to room temperature before using.