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Oil the inside of a large bowl and set aside.
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Combine the flour and salt in another large bowl and set aside.
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In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup of the warm water, the yeast, and the sugar and let the mixture stand for 5 to 10 minutes until the yeast blooms and bubbles appear.
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Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour, mixing with your hands to combine.
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Gradually add the remaining water and finally the oil, mixing until the dough is soft and sticky.
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You may need a little more water to make the dough soft and elastic.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes, working in more flour as needed.
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Or use an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook.
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Shape the dough into a ball and place it in the oiled bowl.
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Turn it to coat with the oil, cover it with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise for about an hour, until it is one and a half times its original size.
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Punch down the dough and let it rest for about 1 hour.
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Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out with a rolling pin to the size and shape to fill your pizza pan.
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Let it rise in the pan approximately 20 minutes before adding toppings and cooking.
