Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Combine hot water, sugar, salt and oil.
2. 2
   Stir until sugar is dissolved.
3. 3
   Cool to lukewarm.
4. 4
   Sprinkle yeast over 1/4 cup warm water and stir until dissolved.
5. 5
   Add yeast to lukewarm water-sugar mixture.
6. 6
   Add 1 1/2 cups flour and beat until smooth.
7. 7
   Add enough additional flour to make a stiff dough.
8. 8
   Place in a greased bowl and brush top with oil.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise in a warm place, until double in bulk, about 45 minutes.
10. 10
    Divide in two equal parts.
11. 11
    Roll and stretch each into a 13-inch circle.
12. 12
    Place on greased pizza pans.
13. 13
    Top as desired.
14. 14
    Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until done.