The allure of pizza

I can't say I've met many people who don't love pizza. They may not all admit to it, but most of them if confronted with a slice, wouldn't turn it down. Growing up there were a number of "junk" foods I loved, secret indulgences that my friend's parents would allow us that my own granola eating bunch would not. Pizza was one that we were able to slip past the parents. Pizza at my house meant a Bolboli store bought pizza crust with some freshly chopped veggies and shredded cheese. Although the toppings haven't changed drastically I developed this overwhelming desire to make my pizza crust from scratch. I've tried recipe after recipe without success, until I came across this one...

http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/03/garlic-bread-pizza-crust/#comments

...simply perfection. Thanks to "How Sweet It Is" for posting.

Here's my rentition on how to make it:

Garlic Bread Pizza Crust (makes one pizza)

1 1/8 cups warm water (100 degrees)
3 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1. Combine water, yeast, honey and olive oil. Once mixed let sit until foamy, approx. 10 minutes. Add in 2 1/2 cups flour, salt, garlic powder and dried basil, stirring with a spoon just until the dough comes together but it still sticky. Using your hands, form the dough into a ball and work the additional 1/2 cup flour (you don’t need to use all) in to the dough, kneading it on a floured surface for a few minutes. Rub the same bowl with olive oil then place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place (I turn the oven light on and place my dough inside, this keeps the temperature constant and the dough protected) to rise for about 1 1/2 hours.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. After the dough has risen, punch it down and place it on your floured pizza pan/cookie sheet. Using a roll pin or your hands, form it into your desired shape. Place the towel back over the dough and let sit in the warm place for 10 minutes. While the dough is rising, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Mix it with the garlic and 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese.
Uncover the dough, using a spoon or pastry brush, douse the outside edges with the butter and garlic mixture. You can spread the butter all over, just make sure to focus on the edges. Use it all up! Continue to make your pizza with your desired toppings. Bake the pizza for 23-25 minutes (or longer if needed, depending on your toppings), or until crust and cheese are both golden.

3. While pizza is baking, melt remaining butter and combine with the last tablespoon of parmesan.
 Remove pizza from over and immediately brush the outside edges with parmesan butter, using it all up. Grate some additional parmesan for the top, enjoy!