Tex's Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water
2. 2
   Beat in 1 cup of the flour
3. 3
   Combine the rest of the flour with the oil, salt, herbs, and olives, then add to the bowl.
4. 4
   Mix until you have a dough that is elastic, but easy to handle.
5. 5
   Add a little more flour or water if necessary.
6. 6
   Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl.
7. 7
   Cover the bowl with cling film.
8. 8
   Allow to prove for at least 2 hours at room temperature, or until the dough has doubled in size
9. 9
   Flick the dough so that it begins to drop, almost to it a original size.
10. 10
    Remove from bowl and place on your oiled work surface.
11. 11
    Knead then form into a long brick shape
12. 12
    Divide into as many equal-sized pieces as you like according to the size of pizza you want
13. 13
    Form into equal size balls and allow to prove again for at least 30 mins
14. 14
    Cut and divide into smaller balls if necessary.
15. 15
    Then take any dough balls you aren't ready to use, wrap in cling film then freeze
16. 16
    Shape with a rolling pin first, then your hands.
17. 17
    Make sure the middle is thinner by working outwards with your fingers.
18. 18
    Transfer to a baking tray or pizza stone.
19. 19
    Add your favourite toppings and herbs while on the tray
20. 20
    Cook at 220C/gas mark 7 (425F) on the bottom shelf of the oven, for approximately 15-25 minutes (rotating the tray halfway through) or until the crust is golden brown