My Best Easy Pizza Dough

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   In a bowl of a standing mixer, combine yeast and salt.

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   Add honey and water.

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   Mix with a paddle attachment for 2 minutes until slightly frothy.

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   Change to a dough hook.

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   Add olive oil and 1 cup flour.

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   Mix until the flour is fully incorporated.

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   Add in another cup of flour, then the remaining 1/4 cup.

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   Let the machine knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes.

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   Place dough into an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

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    Let rise in a warm place (preferably close to a warm oven) for 1 hour.

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    Or leave it at room temperature for at least 8 hours.

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    When the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer to a floured board.

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    This is the time to freeze it for future use.

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    Otherwise, roll the dough into 1/2-inch thick circle or rectangle.

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    Sprinkle cornmeal on baking sheets.

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    Place dough on top of cornmeal.

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    To prepare a pizza, lightly brush dough surface with olive oil.

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    Then top with a thin layer of tomato sauce, followed with topping ingredients.

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    Sprinkle cheese over.

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    Transfer to preheated 420 degrees F oven and bake for 20 minutes until crust is golden.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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