Ricardo's Pizza Crust

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup warm water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the olive oil and warm water, and mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for a few minutes.
4. Roll out the dough on a pizza pan or baking sheet. Prick the dough with a fork.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Add desired toppings and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• This pizza crust can be used for any type of pizza, from traditional Italian to North American-style.
• This pizza crust is great for making thick-crust pizzas.
• You can use this pizza crust recipe to make calzones or pizza pockets.