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For the pizza dough: 1.
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Mix sugar, water, and yeast in a large bowl.
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Let sit for 5 minutes for the yeast to activate.
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2.
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Stir olive oil and salt into dough.
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Stir in 2 and 1/4 cups of the flour with a spoon or spatula.
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3.
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Knead in remaining flour by hand or with a dough hook in a stand mixer.
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Knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes.
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Cover dough with a towel and let it sit for at least 5 minutes.
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(I usually let it sit between 10 and 30 minutes, although you can also do the traditional two rises if youve got the time).
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For the pizza: 1.
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Press pizza dough into a 10-12 cast iron skillet.
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(If you dont have cast iron, use a pot with very thick sides.
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The pizza has to bake for a long time so you want the heat to distribute very evenly.
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A ceramic casserole dish would also do the trick.
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A too-thin pan will burn the crust; you want it soft and chewy!)
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Flatten dough against the bottom of the pan and press it all the way up the sides of the skillet.
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2.
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Spread 1/4 cup of the pizza sauce on the pizza.
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Then, spread a layer of 3/4 cup mozzarella.
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Continue layering by adding the sausage, and top the sausage layer with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
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3.
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Spread the remaining pizza sauce on top of the last layer of cheese.
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4.
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Bake at 375 degrees F for 35-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
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Slice and serve immediately.
