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In large bowl, mix 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, salt and yeast.
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Add oil and warm water.
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Beat with electric mixer on med.
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speed 3 min., scraping bowl frequently.
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Stir in enough remaining flour until dough is soft and leaves sides of bowl.
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Place dough on lightly floured surface.
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Kneading 5-8 min.
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or until dough is smooth and springs.
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest 30 min.
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For thin crust: Heat oven to 425F.
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Grease 2 cookie sheets or 12-in.
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pizza pans with oil.
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Divide dough in half.
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Pat each half into 12-in.
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circle on cookie sheets.
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Partially bake 7 to 8 minutes or until just begins to brown.
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For Thick Crust: Grease two 8-in.
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square pans or 9-in.
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round pans with oil.
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Sprinkle with cornmeal.
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Divide dough in half.
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Pat each half in bottom of pan.
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in warm place 30-45 min.
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or until almost doubled in size.
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Move oven rack to lowest position.
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Heat oven to 375F.
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Partially bake 20-22 min.
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or until crust just begins to brown.
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1.
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Make dough for Pizza Crust; let rest 30 min.
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Partially bake.
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2.
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Meanwhile, in 10-in.
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skillet, cook beef, onion, Italian seasoning and garlic over med.
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heat 8-10 min., stirring occasionally, until beef is brown and onion is tender; drain.
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Spread pizza sauce over partially baked crust.
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Top with beef mixture, mushrooms and cheeses.
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4.
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Bake thin-crust pizzas at 425F for 8-10 min., thick-crust pizzas at 375F about 20 min., or until cheese is melted.
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Cheese Pizza: Omit beef, onion, Italian seasoning and garlic.
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Increase shredded cheese to 3 cups.
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Meat lover's pizza: Substitute bulk Italian sausage for the beef.
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Add 1 cup sliced pepper
