Speedy Pizza Crust

Rebecca Orton

3/4 cup warm water combined with 1 tbsp yeast
1 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1 T oil or shortening (optional. I confess, I usually leave this out and the crust is still good)
1 1/2 - 2 cups flour (1:1 ratio of whole wheat and all purpose flour works well, or use all white)

Combine together to make a smooth dough, then set aside for as long as it takes you to prepare your toppings. It's just as good if it sits for 5 minutes as when it sits for an hour. When you're ready to make the pizza, stretch and pat out the dough, top and then bake at 450 for 12-15 minutes. Or, stretch and pat out the dough, then spread it on a HOT grill for 2 1/2- 3 minutes, close the lid. Flip the bread and top the cooked side, then close the grill, turn off the heat and let sit until the cheese is melted.

Calzones:fill with sauce, toppings(mushrooms, olives, pepperoni, italian sausage, onions etc) and cheese. Bake until crust is golden brown.