Basic Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Put yeast and sugar a large mixing bowl, pour warm water on top.
2. 2
   Let rest for 5-10 minutes to activate (it gets foamy).
3. 3
   Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture.
4. 4
   Slowly, combine the flour.
5. 5
   Mix and knead for ten minutes.
6. 6
   The dough hook on my Kitchen Aid, really helps this process along.
7. 7
   Loosely cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
8. 8
   Divide the dough as you please.
9. 9
   Typically 3/4 of the dough makes a 16 pizza.
10. 10
    The other 1/4 makes great garlic knots.
11. 11
    Bake at 425F for 10-12 minutes.