Homemade Pizza Dough

recipe

• Step 1
  In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar & yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water. Set it aside for 5 min. Add 1/2 cup of flour. Stir & set aside for another 10 min.
• Step 2
  In a medium bowl, combine the salt, oil & the rest of the water. Whisk or mix it all together.
• Step 3
  Add the yeast mixture to the bowl of oil & water. Stir.
• Step 4
  Add the rest of the flour to the bowl. Mix with your hands until it comes together into a ball.
• Step 5
  Transfer the ball of dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead as you turn the dough over for 10-15 min. It should be smooth & springy!
• Step 6
  Grease a large bowl with oil. Add the pizza dough. Turn the dough over in the oil. Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Set the bowl in a warm place for 60 min, or until it triples in volume.
• Step 7
  Remove the plastic wrap & punch down the dough. Form the dough into a ball again.
• Step 8
  Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly flour a pizza pan or baking sheet. Stretch & roll out the dough into the shape of your pan. Pinch the edges to form a crust.
• Step 9
  Top the dough with your favorite sauce & toppings.
• Step 10
  Bake for 10 min at 450°F.
• Step 11
  It's pizza time!