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Butter-parmesan Pizza Crust/dough Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/3 c butter (melted & cooled or very soft) .
  • 2 tsps sugar .
  • 1 large egg (room temperature) .
  • 2 tsps italian seasoning (optional) .
  • 3 tsps dry yeast .
  • 3/4 c water .
  • 2 tsps salt .
  • 1/3 c grated parmesan cheese .
  • 1/2 c water .
  • 3 1/2 c flour (more as needed)

Directions
  • Step #1 In a small bowl or c mix 2 tsps sugar in 1/2 c warm water until completely dissolved; add in yeast mix slightly with a spoon, then cover with a tea towel & proof for 10 mins or until foamy.
  • Step #2 Meanwhile place the egg in c & cover with very warm water.
  • Step #3 In the stainless steel mixer bowl place 3-1/2 c flour, melted & cooled butter, 2 tsps salt, italian seasoning & Parmesan cheese.
  • Step #4 When the yeast is finished proofing add to the mixer bowl with the egg & 3/4 c warm water; start mixing/kneading adding in more flour to create a soft dough.
  • Step #5 Knead up to 8 mins until a smooth soft dough is achieved.
  • Step #6 Remove dough to very lighly floured surface, cover with a clean tea towel & let rest for 8-10 mins.
  • Step #7 Gather up dough & knead carefully for about 30 seconds (the dough will come together nicely).
  • Step #8 Place in a well-greased bowl, cover & let rise for 1 hr to 2 hrs or until doubled (rising time will vary depending on the temperature of your kitchen, since this dough has egg added the rising time will take slightly longer usual).
  • Step #9 Remove the dough & divide in half.
  • Step #10 Place on a genorously-floured surface; let rest 10 mins.
  • Step #11 Roll out into a round circle then place onto a pizza pan.
  • Step #12 Spread with pizza sauce then shredded cheese then favorite toppings.
  • Step #13 Bake on lowest oven rack until the dough is browned.
  • Enjoy the Butter-Parmesan Pizza Crust/Dough recipe

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