Basic Pizza DoughBy Machine

Directions

1. 1
   If your kitchen is cool, preheat the oven to 150F or the lowest setting.
2. 2
   Pour the water into the work bowl of a large food processor or stand mixer.
3. 3
   Sprinkle the oil, sugar, and yeast over the water and pulse several times until mixed.
4. 4
   Add the flour and salt and process until the mixture comes together.
5. 5
   The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
6. 6
   (If it is very sticky, add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until smooth.
7. 7
   If it is too stiff, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until smooth.)
8. 8
   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface; knead by hand to form a smooth, round ball.
9. 9
   Put the dough in an oiled clean bowl, turn it over several times in the bowl to coat it with oil, drizzle a little oil over the top, and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
10. 10
    Place in a warm spot or turn off the oven and stick it in there.
11. 11
    Let rise until the dough has doubled in size, about 15 minutes in the oven or 1 hour in the warm spot.
12. 12
    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead on a lightly floured surface for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth.
13. 13
    Divide into two equal-size balls and proceed with your pizza making.
14. 14
    (The dough may be made ahead, frozen for up to a month, and thawed at room temperature before using.)