Homemade Pizza Crust

Can't take any credit for this one!  This recipe was passed on by my friend Andy.  He used to work at Vancouver Pizza in Vancouver, WA - the BEST pizza place I've ever been to ever ever ever.  Don't know if this is a recipe they use, but I know its what he used for homemade pizza and I figure he knows his stuff.  It really is pretty easy.  Although it's pretty easy, it does take some time for it to rise and such.  I would say it takes about 15 mins (max) to make and about 2 hours to complete the rising process.  The recipe calls for using a food processor, but I'm sure if you didn't have one, you could pull it off with a mixer with a dough hook.

Homemade Pizza Crust
3-1/2 c. flour
1 c. warm water
2 Tbs active dry yeast
2 Tbs honey
1/4 c.+ olive oil
1/2 tsp. fine sea salt

Pour water into the food processor (use dough blade for mixing).  Add the honey and salt.  Mix on low for 20 seconds.  Add the yeast.  Mix on low 5 seconds.  Add 1 c. of the flour, mix on low 10 seconds.  Add olive oil and mix on low 15-20 seconds more.  Add the rest of the flour and mix on high for 1-2 mins until the dough creates a good ball.  You should be done, but if for some reason the dough seems dry, add water and if it seems too moist, add flour teaspoons at a time and mix in brief intervals.  Lightly flour the counter surface and knead for 1 minute.  Place in a large bowl with plenty of room for rising.  Rub the dough with just a little olive oil to cover and cover with a towel (feel free to place atop a preheated oven).  Let rise 45 mins.  Punch it down and form it back into a ball.  Let it rise again for 1 to 1-1/2 hrs more.  Roll it out and fold over edges, creating a crust.  It should form about a 10-12'' pizza.  Top and bake at 450 degrees for 10-20 mins.

Here is the crust before it's baked!  Looking good, right?  Like any pizza, you can top it with all your favorite toppings, but if you're looking for a good idea, try my Really Loaded Baked Potato Pizza (pictured).