Pizza Crust for Bread Machine

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Bread flour: 5 cups (625 grams)
2. Water: 1 1/2 cups (375 ml)
3. Active dry yeast: 2 teaspoons
4. Sugar: 1 tablespoon
5. Salt: 1 teaspoon
6. Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
7. Pizza toppings of your choice (pepperoni, pizza sauce, mozzarella, etc.)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes (depending on bread machine)

Difficulty Level:

Level 2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, water, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. Add olive oil and mix until combined.
3. Transfer the dough to a bread machine and set it to the pizza crust setting (if your machine has one). If not, simply knead the dough until smooth.
4. Allow the dough to rise for about 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Once the dough has risen, roll it out onto a baking sheet to form a pizza crust.
7. Top the crust with your favorite pizza toppings.
8. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming certain pizza toppings) Calories: 350-500 (depending on toppings) Fat: 15-30g Carbohydrates: 40-60g Protein: 15-25g

Dish Characteristics:

• This pizza crust is made in a bread machine, resulting in a unique and crispy texture.
• The dough is easy to prepare and can be customized with various pizza toppings.
• Suitable for American taste, this dish can be enjoyed by the whole family.

User Comments:

1. "This pizza crust is so crispy and delicious! It's my new favorite way to make pizza."
2. "My family loved the pizza I made with this recipe. The bread machine made the dough so easy to prepare."
3. "I added my own pizza toppings and it was perfect! This is a great recipe for a weekend pizza night."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use active dry yeast for the best results.
• Adjust the amount of pizza toppings according to your preference.
• Preheat the oven thoroughly before baking the pizza crust.
• If using a bread machine, follow the machine's instructions for the best results.