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Homemade pizza dough Are you ready for a pizza night or a pizza party? This recipe will create enough pizza dough to make four ten-inch pizza crusts. It can also be used to make homemade breadsticks and stuffed pizza rolls. The dough can also be frozen for use at a later date. Ingredients:  4-½ cups of all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons of active yeast 2 tablespoons of canola oil 2 cups of lukewarm water 2 tablespoons of Splenda or regular white sugar 2 teaspoons of seasoning salt, or kosher salt 1 teaspoon of garlic powder Instructions: In a bowl, add the all-purpose flour and yeast; stir. Then add the Splenda (or sugar), seasoning salt, garlic powder, oil, and water; combine well.  Dust your countertop lightly with flour. Transfer your dough onto the surface and knead it for about four minutes. Cut the pizza dough into four equal segments. Now, individually wrap each segment of dough in plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest for one hour inside your refrigerator.  You ca...

The Ultimate Dough Recipe for Your Favorite Breads! Get ready to elevate your baking game with this unbeatable recipe that will take your breads to the next level. Ingredients: 2 cups of warm water 1 packet of active dry yeast 1/4 cup of granulated Splenda, or sugar 1/4 cup of canola oil 1 tablespoon of kosher salt 5 to 6 cups of all-purpose flour Instructions: 1. Activate the Yeast In a large bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and granulated Splenda, or sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy. 2. Add the Oil and Salt Stir in the canola oil and kosher salt into the yeast mixture. 3. Mix in the Flour Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. Keep adding flour until the dough is no longer sticky. 4. Knead the Dough Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. 5. Let it Rise Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place...

Homemade Crescent Sheet Dough Say goodbye to store-bought crescent dough and hello to this simple and versatile recipe! While this dough does require an hour of resting time, the end result is well worth the wait. Use this crescent sheet dough to create a variety of delicious treats such as crescent rolls, cinnamon rolls, apple dumplings, peach dumplings, and more. Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour 1/3 cup of granulated Splenda or sugar 3/4 cup of butter 1 tablespoon of instant yeast 3/4 cup of warm tap water 2 large eggs Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, sift together 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/3 cup of granulated Splenda or sugar. Mix well. Cut in 3/4 cup of butter into the flour mixture using a fork or pastry cutter. Add 1 tablespoon of instant yeast and 3/4 cup of warm tap water. Then, add 2 eggs. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Knead the dough in the bowl for 5 minutes. Cover the bowl with a tea towel and allow the dough to rest for approximately 1 ho...