Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Put the water in a small bowl.
2. 2
   Add the yeast and stir until dissolved.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, whisk the flour and salt together.
4. 4
   Add the yeast mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
5. 5
   If the dough is too dry, add a little extra water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
6. 6
   If the dough is too sticky, add extra flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
7. 7
   Transfer the dough to a floured work surface.
8. 8
   With floured hands, knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 10 to 12 minutes.
9. 9
   Drizzle the inside of a clean bowl with olive oil.
10. 10
    Put the dough in the bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel.
11. 11
    Set the bowl in a warm, draft-free place, until the dough has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
12. 12
    Using a fist, deflate the dough in the center and cut it into 3 equal-sized pieces.
13. 13
    Form the dough pieces into 3 balls and put into 3 oiled bowls.
14. 14
    Cover each bowl loosely with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel and let rest for 1 hour.
15. 15
    Remove the dough and wrap in plastic.
16. 16
    Refrigerate for up to 1 day.