Basic Pizza Dough

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   Place the warm water in a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast.

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   Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

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   Brush another large bowl with oil.

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   Whisk sugar, oil, and salt into yeast mixture, then stir in flour with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.

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   Transfer to oiled bowl; brush top of dough with oil.

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   Cover bowl with oiled plastic wrap; let stand in a warm spot until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.

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   Turn out dough onto a well-floured surface.

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   With floured hands, knead until smooth, about 15 seconds; divide into two equal balls.

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   To freeze dough, set balls on a plate (they should not touch); freeze until firm, about 1 hour.

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    Then freeze in a labeled resealable plastic bag up to 3 months.

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    Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

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    To make whole-wheat dough, replace 2 cups all-purpose flour with 2 cups whole-wheat flour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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