Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast and sugar in water in a small bowl; let stand 2 minutes.
2. 2
   Place flour and salt in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
3. 3
   Pulse twice to combine.
4. 4
   Add yeast mixture and combine with on-off turns until just moistened.
5. 5
   With machine running, pour oil through feed tube and process just until dough begins to leave sides of work bowl and form a ball.
6. 6
   Knead approximately 1 minute until smooth and elastic.
7. 7
   Form into a ball and place in oiled bowl, turning to oil top.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise until doubled in size (15 to 20 minutes).
9. 9
   Shape into pizza crust and proceed with your own topping recipe.
10. 10
    Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Yield:
12. 12
    One 12-inch pizza crust.