Freezer Meal: Pizza Dough

There is no question that we love our pizza!   We've made it all. From pull apart pizza, to bacon ranch chicken pizza! You'll find most of these ingredients in my kitchen at all times! I'm a sucker for a good authentic pizza. I'm talking east coast style! I have yet to find a pizzeria in Utah that lives up to my high expectations... When I found this recipe for pizza dough, I was delighted to find out you can FREEZE it! Hurray!! 

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2 1/2 cups flour

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup warm water

1/2-1 tablespoon olive oil

cornmeal, for sprinkling

-Mix a little sugar into the warm water. Sprinkle yeast on top and wait for 10 minutes or until it gets all foamy. Pour into a large bowl, and  add flour, salt, olive oil. Mix to combine.

-Knead for 6-8 minutes until you have a moderately stiff dough that is smooth. You can add more flour if needed. Cover the dough, and let rest for 20-30 minutes.

- Lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan. Sprinkle with a little bit of cornmeal.

**TO FREEZE: Divide dough in half. Take one half, and wrap in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for your next use, OR make in advance, and freeze both.**

- When you're ready to use, take half of the dough and place in the refrigerator over night. Place the thawed dough on a pizza pan and pat it with your fingers until it stretches over the whole pan.

If you're looking for a crispy crust, pre-bake at 425 F for 10 minutes.

- Pull the crust from the oven, and top with your desired toppings. I started with a thin layer of Ranch, then the remaining toppings ending with the cheese.

-Bake at 425 F for 10-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot.

 

I like to have a few Ziploc full of this dough in the freezer for those days when you just aren't feelin' like making a huge meal. It's so nice to just throw things on the dough and bake it. It's also the least messy dinner to make! (We're big fans of paper plates!)

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