Homemade Pizza Dough

Ingredients

• 2 cups lukewarm water
• 1 tablespoon instant or active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon table salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• Pizza toppings of your choice, for baking

Instructions

1. Combine water, yeast, sugar, salt, and oil. Work in flour, then knead 7–10 minutes until elastic, adjusting with a little water if dry.
2. Cover in a lightly oiled bowl and let rise 1–2 hours, until puffy.
3. Heat the oven to 450°F. Divide into four pieces; stretch each into a 12-inch round on a lightly greased pizza pan. If the dough springs back, let it relax before continuing.
4. Add your chosen toppings. Bake 15–20 minutes, until the crust is browned and cooked underneath.