Kitchenaid Crusty Pizza Dough

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed bowl.

Step 2

Add salt, olive oil, and 2 1/2 cup flour.

Step 3

Attach bowl and dough hook, turn to speed 2 and mix 1 minute.

Step 4

Continuing on speed 2, add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough clings to dough hook and cleans sides of bowl. Knead on speed 2 for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.

Step 6

Cover, let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour).

Step 7

Punch dough down.

Step 8

Brush 14 inch pizza pan with oil.

Step 9

Press dough across bottom of pan forming collar around edge to hold filling Top with fillings and bake at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes.