Basic Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Let stand until bubbly.
3. 3
   Stir in oil, salt and 1 1/2 cups flour.
4. 4
   Form into a ball and knead on lightly floured surface for 5 minutes, adding flour as necessary to make soft, sticky dough.
5. 5
   Place in lightly oiled bowl.
6. 6
   Cover and let rise in a warm place until three times in bulk (3 to 4 hours).
7. 7
   Punch dough down.
8. 8
   Roll out on floured surface to a 12-inch circle.