Basic Pizza Dough

1. 1

   Put the yeast, sugar, and water into a small bowl.

2. 2

   Stir and let rest for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the center.

4. 4

   Add the melted lard or olive oil to the yeast mixture and pour into the well.

5. 5

   Work into a dough with a wooden spoon.

6. 6

   On a lightly floured board, knead the dough, folding it over and over until it is smooth and silky.

7. 7

   Add a little flour as needed until the dough is no longer sticky.

8. 8

   Shape the dough into a ball and, with olive oil on your hands, lightly coat the dough.

9. 9

   Put it into a bowl and cover it with a dish towel.

10. 10

    Let the dough double in size in a warm place.

11. 11

    This takes about 1 hour.

12. 12

    When the dough has risen, follow instructions in individual pizza recipes.

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