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Combine sponge ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
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Stir with a wooden spoon until sponge is smooth.
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Cover sponge with a warm, damp towel and let it rest in a warm draft-free place for 30 minutes.
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After the 30 minutes, add the dough ingredients to the sponge.
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Beat ingredients with a wooden spoon until the dough is well mixed.
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Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead the dough until it is smooth (about 15 to 20 minutes).
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After kneading, place the dough into a lightly-oiled bowl and turn the dough to make sure that it is covered with the oil.
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As with the sponge, cover the dough with a warm, damp towel and allow it to rise for 1 hour.
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After the dough is finished rising, it should be ready to turn into pizza!
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I usually cut the dough into 3 equal portions, freeze 2 for later, and use one for a large pizza.
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PIZZA BAKING INSTRUCTIONS:.
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Preheat your oven to 475 degrees.
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To ensure tastiness and nonstickiness, cover your pizza pan with cornmeal before working the dough on the pan.
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After adding your favorite toppings to the crust, bake the pizza for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crusts have browned a bit and your toppings look delicious.
