Freeze-Ahead Pizza Crust

1. 1

   In large mixer bowl, stir together 3 cups of the flour, the yeast and salt; add water and oil.

2. 2

   Beat on low speed of electric mixer 1/2 minute, scraping bowl constantly.

3. 3

   Beat 3 minutes at high.

4. 4

   By hand stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.

5. 5

   Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 12 minutes (dough should be firm).

6. 6

   Place in lightly greased bowl, turning once.

7. 7

   Cover; let rise until more than double, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

8. 8

   Punch down; divide in fourths.

9. 9

   Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

10. 10

    On lightly floured surface, roll each portion to a 12-inch circle.

11. 11

    Place each on greased 12-inch pizza pan, forming edges on crust.

12. 12

    Bake in 425u00b0 oven 10 minutes (crust will not be brown).

13. 13

    Remove from oven; cool on pans.

14. 14

    Remove from pans; wrap each in foil.

15. 15

    Label and freeze.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.