Shirleys Easy Pizza Crust Recipes

QUICK AND EASY PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• 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 baker's peel 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.

EASY PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add yeast and water. Stir and set aside until foamy (10 minutes).
• In a large bowl, add flour, oil, salt, sugar, and the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon and then your hands until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry, add water (1 tablespoon at a time). If the dough is too sticky, add more flour (1 tablespoon at a time).
• After the dough has been thoroughly mixed, knead it by hand for 5-10 minutes.
• Brush a bowl with olive oil. Add the dough to the bowl. Cover and set in a warm area to rise until doubled (about 30 minutes).
• When ready, preheat the oven to 475°F.
• Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Roll out the dough into a 10-12 inch circle, about ¼-inch thick and place onto a 12" (or larger) pizza pan.
• Add toppings and bake 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Near the end of the baking time, make the garlic butter. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Mix in the salt and garlic powder.
• After the pizza has baked, immediately brush the garlic butter on the crust.
• Let the pizza rest for about 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

THE BEST PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar; add yeast and whisk until dissolved. Let stand until bubbles form on surface. In a large bowl, whisk 3 cups flour, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and, if desired, dried herbs. Make a well in center; add yeast mixture and oil. Stir until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead, adding more flour to surface as needed until no longer sticky and dough is smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a large greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes; transfer bowl to refrigerator and chill overnight. Allow dough to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes, before rolling.

AMAZING WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.n
• Stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. Tip dough out onto a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.n
• When the dough is doubled, tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. Form into a tight ball. Let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.n
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. Then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. When the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. Top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.n
• Bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.n

SHIRLEY CORRIHER'S SOUR CREAM PIE CRUST - EASY! FLAKY!

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar and salt to combine.
• Add the butter to the flour mixture and toss to coat.
• Put the bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes.
• Turn the mixture onto a clean, dry counter (marble is best) and roll over it with a rolling pin to flatten the butter pieces. Using your hands or a bench scraper, gather the mixture together and then roll over it again with a rolling pin.
• Repeat one more time, then scrape the mixture back into the bowl and place in the freezer again for 5 minutes.
• Turn the mixture back onto the counter and roll and scrape it together three more times. Place it in the freezer for another 10 minutes, then remove the bowl from the freezer and gently fold in the sour cream. Shape the dough into a ball. If the dough isn't moist enough to hold its shape, add 1-2 T of cold milk.
• Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then divide the dough in half and roll out to fit your pie plate.
• When crust is shapened, proceed by pre-baking or filling ~ according to your recipe.
• bake.

SHIRLEY'S EASY PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Dissolve yeast, sugar, and salt in water in a large mixing bowl for 5-10 minutes.
• Mix in flour.
• Coat the ball of dough with the oil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before pressing into an oiled large sheet pan or cookie sheet.
• Add sauce, cheese and toppings of choice and bake 20-30 minutes until crust and toppings are done.
• If you like a crispier crust, you can pre-bake the crust for 10-15 minutes before adding toppings.