Quick and Easy Pizza

This stuff is a staple around our house. The crust is really yummy and the best part is-- it only takes about 15 minutes to prepare!

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

2 1/2 cups bread flour

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.


Stir in flour, salt and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.


Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round. Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan or pizza stone dusted with cornmeal. Spread with desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.


*Optional Topping: I like to mix garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning together to sprinkle on the top when it comes out of the oven.


*Healthy Choices: Replace 1/4-1/2 cup of the bread flour with wheat flour. Sprinkle ground flaxseed mill on the pizza instead of the cornmeal. Look for turkey pepperoni in your grocery store. Use part-skim mozzerella cheese.