Recipe(tried): Homemade Pizza Dough Mix and Basic, Smoked Salmon, and Fresh Basil Pizza Recipes

PIZZA DOUGH MIX

2 3/4 cups bread flour
1 pkg. or 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
2 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients in an airtight container

Makes 2 crusts

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BASIC PIZZA

1 pkg. dough mix (above recipe)
2 Tnsp. olive oil
1 cup warm water
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. crushed dried oregano
2 Tnsp. olive oil

Place pizza dough mix in a large bowl and add the oil and water. Beat with a wooden spoon oor dough hook until dough forms a ball. Turn out onto a floured board and knead for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a greased bowl and let rise for about 90 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Divide the dough in half and pat into two 12-inch circles. If you prefer a thin crust, top and bake the pizzas now. If you prefer a thicker crust, let the crusts rise 30 to 45 minutes.

Top the pizza dough with the tomato sauce, cheeses of your choice, crushed oregano and then drizzle olive oil over the pizzas.

Bake pizzas for 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden and cheeses are melted. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

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SMOKED SALMON PIZZA
Makes 2

1 package pizza dough mix (above recipe)
2 T. olive oil
1 medium tomato
1/2 cup flaked smoked salmon
1/2 pounnd fresh sliced mozzarella cheese
1 cup warm water
8 basil leaves
1 Tbsp. olive oil

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Prepare dough as in basic pizza recipe.

Once the dough has risen, top the crust with a layer of thinly sliced tomatoes, smoked salmon, and the mozzarella. Arrange the basil leaves in a pinwheel formation on the pizza and drizzle with olive oil.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

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FRESH MOZZARELLA-BASIL PIZZA

1 package pizza dough mix
2 Tbsp. virgin olive oil
1//2 lb. fresh sliced mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup warm water
3 cloves garlic, chopped
8 leaves fresh basil, chopped

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Prepare the dough as in basic basic pizza recipe. Point the pizza dough with one tablespoon olive oil. Cover the crust with the mozzarella. Sprinkle the pizza with the garlic and basil. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the pizza .

Bake for 20-25 minutes.