Pizza Dough

(makes one pizza crust)

3/4 cup warm water (110-115 deg F)
1 Tablespoon bulk active dry yeast
1 tsp Sugar for yeast
2 tsp sugar for dough
1 1/4 tsp Salt
1 3/4 cup unsifted all purpose flour
Olive oil for spreading on dough.

1. Dissolve yeast and 1 tsp sugar in warm water. Let proof for about 10 minutes (you want a nice fluffy foam on top of it).
2. In a mixing bowl stir together with a fork flour, salt, and 2 tsp sugar. When the yeast is done, stir it into the flour mixture with a wooden spoon. I usually flour my hands and knead the dough for a couple of minutes in the bowl to help get all the flour and water combined. Cover and let rise for about an hour.
3. Punch dough down. Roll out to form into a pizza shape. Put into a greased pizza pan (I use olive oil brushed onto the pan). Let rise for 10-15 minutes.
4. Cover with desired toppings. Brush olive oil on the outside crust. Bake in a preheated 500 deg F oven on the bottom rack for about 8 minutes. Watch it carefully because it will cook quickly.