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In a large mixing bowl combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the yeast, and, if desired, herb.
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In a medium saucepan heat and stir milk, margarine, sugar, and salt just till warm (120 to 130 F) and margarine almost melts.
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Add to flour mixture.
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Add egg.
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Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl.
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Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
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Stir in the remaining flour.
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Divide dough into halves or quarters.
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To chill, cover portions and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
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Or, to freeze, wrap the portions in plastic wrap and place in freezer bags.
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Seal, label, and freeze for up to 3 months.
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To use, let dough stand at room temperature about 2 1/2 hours or till thawed.
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(Or, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
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).
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To make pizza, use 1/2 of the above recipe.
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With lightly greased fingers, pat dough into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 11x7x1 1/2 or 9X9X2 inch baking pan.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place til nearly double (about 30 minutes).
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Bake in a 375 oven about 10 minutes or till light brown.
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(If necessary, lightly press down center or crust.
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).
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Spread pizza sauce over hot crust.
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Sprinkle with meat and veggies, add cheese.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more or till crust is golden brown.
