Easy Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Add the warm water into a small mixing bowl or a standard 2 cup measure, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and let stand until the yeast softens, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Mix slightly to dissolve yeast and allow it to proof for another 15 minutes in a warm spot in the kitchen.
4. 4
   Add the room temperature water and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
5. 5
   Measure the flour and the salt into the bowl of a stand mixer.
6. 6
   Combine on very low speed with the paddle attachment.
7. 7
   Slowly add the liquid ingredients to the dry, and increase the speed of the mixer slightly to incorporate the mass.
8. 8
   Stop the mixer and replace the paddle with a dough hook if you have one.
9. 9
   Knead until the dough becomes smooth and begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl, about 4 minutes.
10. 10
    Place the dough on a floured board and knead the dough by hand for another 1 to 2 minutes.
11. 11
    Add flour to dust as needed to prevent sticking.
12. 12
    Shape the dough into a ball and place in a very lightly oiled bowl and cover with a clean towel, let stand until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
13. 13
    When the dough has doubled in bulk, divide it into 6 equal pieces (about 6 ounces each).
14. 14
    Set the pieces of dough being used on a sheet pan and cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap.
15. 15
    (Dough not being used can be placed in the refrigerator or frozen until ready to use.)
16. 16
    With a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of dough as evenly as possible into a 10-inch circle, dusting lightly with flour, as necessary.
17. 17
    Cover with toppings and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes