Pizza Dough

In a large bowl combine 1-1/4 cups of the flour, the yeast, and the salt. Add warm water and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Divide dough in half. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Roll out, add toppings, and bake as directed in the individual recipes.
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough: Prepare Pizza Dough as above, except reduce all-purpose flour to 13/4 to 21/4 cups; add 1 cup whole wheat flour after beating.

Cornmeal Pizza Dough: Prepare Pizza Dough as above, except reduce all-purpose flour to 2 to 21/2 cups and add 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal after beating.

Cheese Pizza Dough: Prepare Pizza Dough as above, except add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese with the yeast.

Garlic and Herb Pizza Dough: Prepare Pizza Dough as above, except add 2 teaspoons dried basil, oregano, or Italian seasoning, crushed, and 1 clove garlic, minced, with the dry ingredients.

(House & Garden Magazine)