Savory Pizza

Directions

1. 1
   Add toppings to pizza dough and bake in the lowest part of the oven for approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until dough is cooked through and golden.
2. 2
   In a measuring cup, combine water and sugar.
3. 3
   Dissolve dry yeast in warm water mixture.
4. 4
   Set aside for about 5 minutes, allowing yeast to become active.
5. 5
   In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and salt.
6. 6
   Make a depression in the flour mixture and add oil and foamy yeast mixture.
7. 7
   Mix dough ingredients until they stay together.
8. 8
   (Alternatively, place dry ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times.
9. 9
   Add oil and yeast mixture and pulse again until dough begins to form a ball.)
10. 10
    Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes.
11. 11
    If the dough appears wet or sticky, add flour, a little at a time, to achieve a smooth consistency.
12. 12
    Oil the inside of a clean dry bowl.
13. 13
    Place the ball of dough in the bowl and roll it around so that it is covered with a layer of oil.
14. 14
    Cover the dough with a towel and allow it to rise for about 1 1/2 hours in a warm area free of drafts.
15. 15
    Preheat oven to 450 degrees F as you begin to roll out dough.
16. 16
    After the dough has risen, punch it down and place on a floured surface.
17. 17
    Roll out or press out to desired shape and place on hot stone or baking sheet.