Favorite Pizza Dough

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   Pour 3/4 cup warm water into a small bowl; stir in yeast.

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   Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes.

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   Mix flour, sugar, and salt in bowl of a stand mixer.

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   Add yeast mixture and 3 tablespoons oil; mix until dough forms a sticky ball.

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   Then add the dough hook and knead using the mixer for about 3 minutes or until the dough forms a soft ball.

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   Or you could do it by hand on a lightly floured surface.

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   Transfer to a large bowl, add a drizzle of olive oil and turn dough in bowl to coat with oil.

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   Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rise in a warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

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   PUNCH down dough.

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    Roll out dough and then follow your pizza recipe.

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    For my recipe, I top with cheese and all the other ingredients and bake at 475 degrees F for about 12 minutes.

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    Note: dough can be made 1 day ahead.

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    Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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