Ingredients
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- ¾ cup warm water (about 110 degrees F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus a little extra for kneading and rolling out dough)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, yeast, sugar, and olive oil. Set aside for 10 minutes, or until mixture becomes foamy.
- In a separate mixing bowl, add the flour and salt. Stir to combine.
- When yeast is foamy, stir in the flour, adding a little at a time until the dough comes together (you may not need all of the flour). It will be slightly sticky and soft at this point.
- On a lightly-floured surface, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough seems too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Shape kneaded dough into a ball, then place in an oiled bowl. Cover bowl with a towel and place in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour, or until dough doubles in size.
- Gently punch down the risen dough and then immediately pat it into shape or roll it out on a lightly-floured surface.
- If using a pan to bake the pizza, you will need to oil the pan. If using a pizza stone, sprinkle with cornmeal. Add your choice of toppings. Bake in a 425 degree Fahrenheit oven for approximately 15-20 minutes depending on thickness of pizza.
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