SIMPLE PIZZA DOUGH

      Title: SIMPLE PIZZA DOUGH
  Categories: Pizza, Dough
       Yield: 2 Pizzas
  
       1 pk Active dry yeast
       1 tb Sugar
       1 c  Lukewarm water
       3 c  All-purpose flour
       1 ts Salt
     1/4 c  Olive oil
  
   In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the lukewarm water.
   Let rest until foamy, about 15 minutes. Mix the flour and salt in a
   large bowl. Add the olive oil to the yeast mixture. Make a well in
   the flour and add the yeast mixture; stir to combine. Add extra flour
   if the dough seems too sticky. Knead on a floured board or countertop
   until smooth and elastic, adding flour as needed. This should take
   about 5 minutes.
   
   Pat the dough into a ball, then put it into a large bowl and set it
   in a warm place (near the oven), covered with a clean towel. Let the
   dough rise for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in bulk.
   
   Punch down the dough. Divide into two equal portions. Roll out the
   dough with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface into a 12"
   circle. Sprinkle a bit of cornmeal onto a pizza paddle or a dark,
   heavy metal pan and put the dough on the paddle or pan. MAKES ENOUGH
   CRUST FOR 2 MEDIUM PIZZAS, 8 SLICES EACH.
   
   NOTE: The uncooked dough may be refrigerate overnight before
   proceeding with the pizza recipe, or kept frozen for as long as 1
   month.
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