Berks County Bread Machine Pizza Crust Recipes

PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• Place ingredients in bread machine according to manufactures directions.
• Select manual setting, or dough cycle, remove after rise cycle.
• Roll out to fit a 16” to 18” Pizza Pan.
• Prepare with you favorite pizza toppings.
• Bake 375 degrees 20- 30 minutes or until crust is a light brown and cheese is melted.

EASY BREAD MACHINE PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to bread pan in the order given.
• Select dough cycle.
• Add water if too dry. A little at a time.
• After dough cycle is complete, roll dough or stretch to fit pizza pan.
• We sprinkle our dough pan with cornmeal but its just an option.
• No need to let dough rest again just start loading up with sauce and toppings.
• Bake pizza at 450 for 15-20 minutes.
• Enjoy!

WORLD'S EASIEST BREAD MACHINE PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Put the water, olive oil, sugar, sea salt, flour, garlic, oregano, basil, black pepper, cilantro, paprika, and dry yeast into the pan of a bread machine individually in order as listed. Select Dough cycle; press Start. Let dough rest 5 to 30 minutes before using; the longer it rests, the thicker the crust.

BREAD MACHINE PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
• Program the machine for the dough setting and press start.
• After the cycle completes, remove the dough from the machine and let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
• If you have a pizza stone or tiles, place them on the middle rack of the oven.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees farenheit.
• Sprinkle either a wooden pizza paddle or a heavy-duty cookie sheet with additional cornmeal.
• Use your hands or a floured rolling pin to form a flat 10- to 12-inch disk.
• Place the rolled-out dough onto either the pizza paddle (if using) or the cookie sheet.
• Optional: place shredded cheese, such as mozzarella, around the perimeter and roll the dough over the cheese for a thick cheese-filled border.
• Add the toppings of your choice (I frequently just top with canned pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, sausage and/or pepperoni, sliced mushrooms and olives).
• Slide the pizza onto the hot stone or tiles (if using) or slide the cookie sheet into the oven.
• Bake for 18 minutes (or adjust the time based on how you divided the dough and on the thickness of the crust).
• Serve hot.

BREAD MACHINE PIZZA CRUST AND DAIRY FREE TOPPINGS

Steps:

• Place liquid ingredients into the bread machine.
• Place flour and salt in the bread machine.
• Make a well in the top of the flour and pour in the yeast.
• Close the machine and set it to the dough setting (follow your machine's instructions).
• When the machine beeps and the dough is ready, sprinkle some flour on a working surface and form the dough into 2 balls (or one for a REALLY thick pizza).
• Flatten it while pressing from the center outwards. Stretch the dough while turning it. Once it's the right size for your preference, you are ready to put it on a pan.
• Grease a cookie sheet or pizza pan and, if desired, for a pizza shop flare, you can sprinkle a light dusting of cornmeal on the surface before placing the dough down (be sure none of the cornmeal is left exposed, or it will smoke when you put it in the oven!).
• I like to stretch my dough to the edge of a cookie sheet pan and then pinch the edges up.
• Prick the dough with a fork all over (to keep it from bubbling up and to allow it to hold the sauce well).
• Drizzle small amount of olive oil (nice flavor) over the dough. I spread mine around with clean fingers.
• Add toppings - pizza sauce and then whatever you want. We like mushrooms, diced red pepper, and diced onion. Be creative!
• Top with the cheese substitute (we used to use Rice cheese until we learned that it contained milk proteins. Read labels carefully and select a smooth melt mozzarella alternative).
• Cook in a preheated 400 degree oven until the crust and cheese lightly browns.
• Serve and enjoy!

BERKS COUNTY BREAD MACHINE PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• Add the ingredients to the bread machine in the order given by the manufacturer (liquids first, followed by drys, and finally yeast).
• Process on the "dough" cycle for 1 1/2 hours then turn out onto a floured surface.
• Divide into (2) equal sized dough balls. Knead each ball in your hands for a few minutes, then set under a towel for 15-20 minutes to rest.
• Stretch or roll each dough ball seperately into a 14-inch circle, and prebake on a lightly oiled pizza pan, or cornmeal dusted pizza stone for approximately 5 minutes in a 375 degree oven.
• Refrigerate crusts up to a week. Freeze for even longer if necessary.