Ingredients
1 teaspoon active dry yeast2/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated Romano cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh basil2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Preparation
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine oil, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 475°. Grease a 14-in. pizza pan. Roll dough to fit pan. Pinch edge to form a rim. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Spread with tomato sauce; top with cheeses, basil, oregano and pepper flakes. Bake on a lower oven rack until crust is lightly browned and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
