Pizza Dough

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F | 45°C)
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
2. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, olive oil, salt, and the yeast mixture; stir well to combine.
4. Knead until the dough has pulled together, about 5 minutes.
5. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil.
6. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
7. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
8. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round.
9. Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan or baker’s peel dusted with cornmeal.
10. Spread with desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Kcal: 180 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings