No Fail Pizza Crust

No Fail Pizza Crust 2 1/2 - cups all purpose flour 1 - teaspoon salt 1 - cup warm water 1 - tablespoon baking powder 4 - tablespoons butter, softened 1 - 1/4 oz packet yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) Dissolve the yeast in warm water and set aside. Mix the flour, salt and baking powder together. Add the softened butter and cut into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork. Add the yeast mixture and stir together to combine. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until well blended. Place the pizza dough into a oiled bowl and turn the dough to coat. Let rest for about 20 minutes. Cover the bowl with dish towel or plastic wrap while the dough rests. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray your pizza pan with non stick baking spray or brush with olive oil. You can also use a pizza stone. Press the pizza dough into the pan. Pre bake the pizza crust for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread with pizza sauce and add all your favorite toppings. Place the pizza in the oven and bake until the crust is golden browned and the cheese is melted about 10-15 minutes. Recipe yields: One 15 inch Pizza Crust