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Basic Pizza Dough




List of Ingredients



• 2 packages active dry yeast
  
• 1-1/2 cups warm water (105-110 degrees)
  
• 3-3/4 cups flour (may use more or less)
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Stir in oil, half of the flour, salt and sugar; mix well. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
   
   
2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, and turn, greased side up. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
   
   
3. Punch down dough. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but no longer than 48 hours, punching down dough as necessary.
   
   
4. Roll or toss dough out to the right size and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes for a thin crust pizza or 55 minutes for a thick crust pizza.
   
   
5. After the pizza dough is cooked it may be wrapped and frozen for later use.