Quick Pizza Dough

From EatingWell: November/December 1996, July/August 1996 — Subscribe Now!

In less time than you can drive to the store and back, this homemade pizza dough is ready.

READER'S COMMENT:

"This was fast and easy! The dough was good. It was light and fluffy, not chewy like I prefer but for fast crust that doesn't need to raise, pretty good! We will definitely be making this again. "

1 pound dough (6 servings)

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

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

Try this recipe with:

Grilled Pizza with Smoked Salmon
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Preparation

Pulse flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a food processor until mixed.
Heat oil and water in a small saucepan or in a glass measuring cup in the microwave to between 120 and 130°F. With the processor on, gradually pour the warm liquid through the feed tube. (If the mixture is too dry, add 1 or 2 tablespoons warm water.) Process until the dough forms a ball, then process for 1 minute to knead.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

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.

Nutrition

Per serving: 151 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 30 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 1 g fiber; 390 mg sodium; 65 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (19% daily value).

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 starch