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Combine water and sugar in small bowl; stir to dissolve sugar.
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Sprinkle yeast on top; stir to combine.
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Let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until foamy.
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Combine flour and salt in medium bowl.
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Stir in yeast mixture.
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Mix until mixture forms soft dough.
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Remove dough to lightly floured surface.
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Knead 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic, adding additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed.
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Place dough in medium bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray.
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Turn dough in bowl so top is coated with cooking spray; cover with towel or plastic wrap.
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Let rise in warm place 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
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Punch dough down; place on lightly floured surface and knead about 2 minutes or until smooth.
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Pat dough into flat disc about 7 inches in diameter.
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Let rest 2 to 3 minutes.
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Pat and gently stretch dough from edges until dough seems to not stretch anymore.
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Let rest 2 to 3 minutes.
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Continue patting and stretching until dough is 12 to 14 inches in diameter.
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Spray 12- to 14-inch pizza pan with nonstick spray; sprinkle with commeal, if desired.
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Press dough into pan.
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Preheat oven to 5OOF.
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Follow directions for individual recipes, baking pizza on bottom rack of oven.
