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Mix yeast and 1/4 c. lukewarm water in a small bowl.
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Let it sit for 5 - 10 min.
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The yeast will dissolve and become foamy.
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Put the flour, salt, sugar, Parmesan cheese and garlic pwdr 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 mix with remaining 1 c. 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 till the dough makes a ball.
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If the dough is too sticky to make a ball, add in a little more flour, 1 Tbsp.
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at a time, till it forms a ball.
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Take the dough out of the processor and knead on a floured countertop till the dough is very smooth.
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Pour one Tbsp.
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of extra virgin olive oil into a medium bowl and swirl it around till 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 hot, draft-free place.
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The dough should rise (grow) till 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 hrs before making pizza.)
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This recipe yields dough for 2 medium pizza crusts.
