One Pound Pizza Dough Abm (Or 1 1/2 Pounds)

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup water (1 cup)
• 4 teaspoons cooking oil (2 tablespoons)
• 2 cups bread flour (3 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (3/4 teaspoon)
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast (1 1/2 pound uses same measure)
• cornmeal (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Add the first 5 ingredients to bread machine in the order recommended by its manufacturer. Select dough setting.

2. 2

   When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine; if making the 1 1/2 pounder, divide it in half.

3. 3

   TO MAKE A THIN PIZZA:.

4. 4

   Grease a 12-inch pan or large baking sheet. Optionally sprinkle with cornmeal.

5. 5

   On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough (for a 1 pounder) or each dough half (for the 1 1/2 pounder) into a 13-inch circle. Transfer to pan or baking sheet. Do not let dough rise.

6. 6

   Bake in a 425°F oven about 12 minutes or till browned.

7. 7

   Top with pizza sauce and toppings of your choice.

8. 8

   Bake 10 to 15 minutes more or till bubbly.

9. 9

   TO MAKE A PAN PIZZA:.

10. 10

    Grease a 9x9x2-inch baking pan (or 2 pans if your making both halves of the 1 1/2 pounder); optionally sprinkle with cornmeal.

11. 11

    Roll out the 1 pound dough or each half of the 1 1/2 pounder to fit the bottom of the pan(s), and to reach halfway up the sides of prepared pan(s).

12. 12

    Cover and let rise in a warm place till nearly double (30 to 45 minutes).

13. 13

    Bake in a 375°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or till lightly browned.

14. 14

    Top with pizza sauce and toppings of your choice.

15. 15

    Bake 15 to 20 minutes more or till bubbly.