Backcountry Pizza Crust

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 ounces dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3/4 cup cold water

Recipe

• 1 in small glass bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand 5-10 minutes, until slightly bubbly.
• 2 in large bowl, combine flour, salt, olive oil, honey, and cold water.
• 3 add yeast mixture and stir to blend.
• 4 knead by hand until smooth and glossy, about 10 minutes.
• 5 form into ball and place dough in oiled bowl, turning to coat entire surface.
• 6 cover with plastic wrap and towel, and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
• 7 preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• 8 divide in half, and shape each piece into a 12-inch round.
• 9 (may be prepeared to this point up to 2 months in advance. place dough in freezer-safe plastic bag and freeze. thaw, at room temperature, 30 minutes before preceeding.).
• 10 crust may be prebaked 10 minutes before adding toppings, or top uncooked crust with desired toppings and bake 10-15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.