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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.)
