Crispy Pizza Bread

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Ingredients

1 package active dry Yeast.
2 Teaspoons Sugar.
1 cup warm Water (110 degrees F)
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening.
2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour.
2 Teaspoons Salt.
4 tablespoons olive Oil.
2 Cloves Garlic.

How to make Crispy Pizza Bread

METHOD:

1. In a mixer/mixing bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, water and shortening to form a paste.
2. Add the flour and salt and mix while stirring (either by hand or mixer). If you are using a mixer, mix for 1-2 minutes before switching to the dough hook and mixing for an additional 3 minutes (adding more water if dry). If mixing by hand, mix in bowl to combine before turning out onto a floured surface (using 1-2 tablespoons) and kneading for an additional 6-8 minutes.
3. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a towel. Set aside to rise in the warmest part of the kitchen for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, cut the risen dough into 2 equal pieces (or 1 big one!) and knead each portion into a round. Cover again and let rise for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Place dough in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for 2-3 days. Note: There is no tested science in the timing. I’m sure you can freeze it for less or more time as needed, this is purely what worked beautifully for us.

To Assemble Pizza:
1.Remove dough from freezer and allow to thaw for 45 minutes-1 hour before using. The dough still being somewhat cool allowed it hold shape and be rolled/shaped thinly — this is key.
2. Preheat the oven to 450-475 degrees F. Place oven rack on the lowest possible rung and place pizza stone on it. Once the oven is preheated, carefully remove the stone using oven mitts and place on a safe surface. It will be VERY hot.
3. Sprinkle pizza stone with cornmeal. Roll and stretch dough into a round or long strip (1 large, or 2 smaller) and transfer to sheet/stone. Mix 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil with pressed garlic and brush garlic oil over the dough.
4. Place in oven and pre-bake empty crust for 4-5 minutes.
5. Layer your toppings and return pizza to oven.
6. Bake pizza until lightly browned, around 10-12 minutes. Cool for 2-3 minutes before cutting pizza into pieces and serving.

Posted By: Anum Anu, Karachi

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