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Mix yeast and 1/4 cup lukewarm water in a small bowl.
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Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
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The yeast will dissolve and become foamy.
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Put the flour, salt, sugar, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder into the bowl of a food processor.
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Press the pulse button a few times to mix everything together.
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Mix the dissolved yeast mixture with 1 cup lukewarm water.
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Turn the food processor on.
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Pour the water and yeast into the food processor through the hole in the top.
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Let the machine run until the dough makes a ball.
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If the dough is too sticky to make a ball, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it forms a ball.
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Take the dough out of the processor and knead on a floured countertop until the dough is very smooth.
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Pour one tablespoon of olive oil into a medium bowl and swirl it around until the bowl is coated.
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Place dough ball into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
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Place in a warm, draft-free place.
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The dough should rise (grow) until it is twice as big as when you put it in the bowl.
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This should take about 1 hour.
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Remove the plastic wrap from the bowl.
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Using your fist, press all the air out of the dough.
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The dough is now ready to roll out and prepare according to the pizza recipe directions.
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(NOTE: You can wrap your dough in plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours before making pizza.
