Basic Pizza Dough

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   In a small mixing bowl, whisk together yeast, warm water, sugar and olive oil.

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   Let sit for about 3 minutes to fully dissolve and activate the yeast.

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   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.

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   With a rubber spatula, gradually mix the yeast mixture into the flour until just combined and dough barely holds together.

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   Turn the dough out onto a clean counter surface dusted with flour.

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   Knead the dough with flour-dusted hands until the dough has become smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

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   The surface should be tight and silky and bounce back slightly when pressed.

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   Lightly grease a large mixing bowl with olive oil and place the dough in it.

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   Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.

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    Once doubled, punch the dough down and divide it into 2 equal pieces.

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    Knead each 1 slightly to form a uniform ball.

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    Set aside and cover them with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap to rest for 30 minutes.

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    Cook's Note: Dough can be made the day before and refrigerated overnight once it is divided.

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    Keep covered tightly in plastic wrap or in a sealed food storage bag.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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