Serves: 5
Total Calories: 992
Yield: Two 12 Inch Pizzas

DOUGH
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (.22-ounce) package active dry yeast
3 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for coating
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
1 teaspoon salt
OTHER INGREDIENTS
olive oil for coating or cornmeal for dusting
1 cup homemade or store bought tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups grated Muenster cheese
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Toppings of your choice such as: pepperoni, Canadian bacon, peppers, onions, olives, pineapple, etc.

1. Place 1/4 C warm water in a small bowl. Stir in the sugar until dissolved, then sprinkle the yeast onto the surface of the water. Let the yeast float for 1 minute, then stir it into the water. Let the yeast "proof" for 10 minutes. It should bubble a bit; if it doesn't, the yeast is outdated and inactive.

2. Pour the yeast mixture into a large bowl, then stir in the remaining water, and add the olive oil, flour, and salt. With a wooden spoon, mix the dough until it forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.

3. Coat the inside of a large glass or ceramic bowl with olive oil. Press the ball of dough into the bottom of the bowl, then flip the dough over so the oiled side is on top. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours. (Makes 1 1/2 pounds of dough.)

4. Heat the oven to 450°. Punch down the dough, knead it a few times to remove all the air, and divide it in two.

5. On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll one portion into a 12-inch round. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. You can at this time shape the dough into a heart, if desired.

6. Spread a thin layer of sauce (too much sauce will make your pizza soggy). Top your pizza with half of the mozzarella, Muenster, and Cheddar cheeses, and garnish with the toppings of your choice.

7. Bake 12-15 minutes. When it's done, your crust will with golden underneath. Repeat steps 5-7 for the other half of the pizza dough.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 992
Calories from Fat: 597

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