Heather says:
I was not content with the pizza crust I originally posted, it was good, but not something I felt others would rave about. Consequently I have been experimenting with variations for the past few months. While searching for a simple crust I had some criteria in mind: the ingredients must be both inexpensive and readily available, the directions must be both easy and forgiving, and finally it must taste at least as good as the chain delivery joints. (There are a few independent places who have a fantastic product that would be difficult to recreate in the average kitchen.)*
This crust is chewier and more flavorful than the original with no increase in difficulty.
Ingredients:
- 1 TBSP active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour + a little more for dusting
- 1 1/2 TBSP olive oil + extra to grease the bowl for rising
- 2 TBSP molasses
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning – OPTIONAL
- cornmeal for sprinkling
Directions after the jump.