Recipe: Parmesan Thin Crust Pizza (bread machine dough cycle)

Parmesan Thin Crust Pizza

2/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F.)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cup bread flour
2 tsp. instant active dry yeast

Add all the ingredients in the bread pan of bread machine. Process according to manufacturer's instructions for a dough setting.

Meanwhile preheat the pizza stone or tiles to 450F. for 30 minutes. Prepare your favorite toppings.

When the bread machine has completed the dough cycle, remove the dough from the pan to a lightly oiled surface. Knead the dough several times and form the dough into an oval; cover with a towel and let rest for 10 minutes. Dough may be refrigerated at this point and stored until ready to use*.

Prepare the peel with cornmeal or parchment paper. Roll and stretch the dough into a 14-inch circle. Place the dough on the prepared peel. Brush the dough with some olive oil and layer your ingredients. Slide the dough (or the parchment paper and dough) onto the baking stone.

Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom and the top is bubbly.

*To store each batch of dough, spray a plastic bag with nonstick spray and place the dough in it. Store no longer than 7 to 10 days, or if frozen for up to 2 months. If refrigerated or frozen prior to use, allow the portions to come to room temperature before they are rolled out.

Patricia Hill/rec.food.recipes/2002