Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Pour 1 1/2 cups warm water into a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Whisk sugar, oil, and salt into yeast mixture.
3. 3
   Add flour and stir until a sticky dough forms.
4. 4
   Transfer dough to an oiled bowl and brush top with oil.
5. 5
   Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, draft-free place until dough has doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
6. 6
   Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently knead 1 or 2 times before using.
7. 7
   Cook's notes: To freeze, you can wrap the dough in plastic and freeze it in a resealable freezer bag for up to 3 months.
8. 8
   If you plan to use it in a recipe that calls for half a batch, divide it before freezing.