Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water.
2. 2
   Sprinkle with yeast and let stand 10 minutes or until foamy.
3. 3
   Stir oil into yeast mixture.
4. 4
   Stir salt and about half of the flour into the yeast mixture.
5. 5
   Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a slightly sticky ball.
6. 6
   Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
7. 7
   Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise 1/2 hour.
8. 8
   Punch down dough and let rest 15 minutes; cut in half.
9. 9
   Roll out each piece of dough and place on a lightly greased 14-inch pan.
10. 10
    Let rest 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Preheat oven to 450°.
12. 12
    Dough is now ready for sauce and toppings.