Basic Pizza DoughBy Machine

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   If your kitchen is cool, preheat the oven to 150F or the lowest setting.

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   Pour the water into the work bowl of a large food processor or stand mixer.

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   Sprinkle the oil, sugar, and yeast over the water and pulse several times until mixed.

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   Add the flour and salt and process until the mixture comes together.

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   The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.

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   (If it is very sticky, add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until smooth.

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   If it is too stiff, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until smooth.)

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   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface; knead by hand to form a smooth, round ball.

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   Put the dough in an oiled clean bowl, turn it over several times in the bowl to coat it with oil, drizzle a little oil over the top, and cover tightly with plastic wrap.

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    Place in a warm spot or turn off the oven and stick it in there.

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    Let rise until the dough has doubled in size, about 15 minutes in the oven or 1 hour in the warm spot.

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    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead on a lightly floured surface for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth.

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    Divide into two equal-size balls and proceed with your pizza making.

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    (The dough may be made ahead, frozen for up to a month, and thawed at room temperature before using.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.