Margherita Pizza

Instructions

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1. - In medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour, salt and garlic powder.
2. - In large bowl, combine yeast, sugar and 1/3 cup warm water; let sit until yeast begins to bubble, about 5-8 minutes. Add oil and flour mixture. Mix with electric mixer on low speed using dough hook while slowly adding remaining water; mix until dough forms ball, adding 1/4 -1/3 cup additional flour as needed.
3. - Rub inside of large bowl with oil. Form dough into ball, place in bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise at room temperature about 1 hour, or until dough has doubled in size.
4. - Preheat oven to 425°F. Dust pizza pan with cornmeal.
5. - Press down on dough to deflate. Dust work surface generously with flour. Roll dough into 12 in. circle. Transfer dough to prepared pan. Poke dough with fork.
6. - Bake 15-17 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Remove pan to cooling grid. Spoon sauce over crust; bake 5 minutes. Top with cheese; bake an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese has melted. Remove pan to cooling grid; let cool slightly. Top with basil leaves and red pepper flakes; serve warm.