Pizza Dough

Once you see how simple Cuisinart pizzas are to make,

you will never order one to be delivered again.

Makes 1 pound (500g) dough, two 12-inch (30cm) or four 8-inch (20cm)

crusts / 6 servings

Preparation: 5 - 10 minutes, plus 55 minutes rising and resting,

5 minutes assembly and 10 minutes baking.

1-1/2 teaspoons (7ml) active dry yeast

1/2 teaspoon (2ml) sugar

1cup (250ml) warm water (105˚ - 115˚F [40˚ - 46˚C])

2-1/3 cups (590ml) unbleached all- purpose flour

1 teaspoon (5ml) kosher salt

1-1/2 teaspoons (7ml) extra virgin olive oil

In a 2-cup (500ml) liquid measure, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 3 - 5 minutes. Insert dough blade in work bowl and add flour, salt and 1 tea- spoon (5ml) olive oil.

With machine running on dough speed, pour liquid through small feed tube as fast as flour will absorb it. Process until dough cleans sides of work bowl and forms a ball. Then process for 30 seconds to knead dough. Dough may be slightly sticky. Coat dough evenly with 1/2 tea- spooon (2ml) olive oil; transfer to a plastic food storage bag and seal the top. Let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes. While dough is rising, prepare any pizza toppings.

Place dough on a lightly floured surface and punch down. Roll into desired crust sizes. Follow pizza recipe.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 179 (6 % from fat) • carbo. 37g • pro. 5g • fat 1g

sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 385mg • fiber 0g

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Cuisinart DLC-2011C manual Pizza Dough

DLC-2011C specifications

The Cuisinart DLC-2011C is a premium food processor that has earned its reputation for versatility and performance in the kitchen. Designed to simplify food preparation, this powerful appliance comes equipped with a robust motor and a range of features that make it an essential tool for both novice cooks and experienced chefs.

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