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If using quick rise yeast, proof in the water with a pinch of the sugar.
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Otherwise, add first 4 ingredients to your mixing bowl.
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Add the olive oil and begin mixing as you slowly add the water.
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When dough begins to come together, add in the Parmesan cheese.
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Knead dough until shiny, adding more flour as needed to keep the dough slightly tacky, but not sticky.
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Oil a large mixing bowl and drop the dough in, spinning it to coat the ball.
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Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled in a warm room.
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This could be 30 minutes to an hour, depending.
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Punch down the dough in the mixing bowl, cover and let rise until doubled again.
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To make the pizza:
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Preheat your oven to 450F.
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Coat a pizza pan with cooking spray and dust with cornmeal.
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Lightly flour your hands, flatten the dough ball into a disc, and work the pizza dough from the center out.
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Or grab a kid and toss the disc back and forth, stretching the dough as you toss.
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Watch out for curious dogs.
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Spread the dough across the pan, leaving an overhang to be folded over after the pizzas been loaded up.
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Top with your favorite toppings.
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Pop into your very hot oven and cook until the cheese is bubbling and the crust is golden, about 12 15 minutes.
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*This dough can also cold rise in a fridge for 8 hours, perfect for making before a work day.
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Dough slowly rises in the refrigerator and develops fabulous flavor.
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Be sure to use plastic wrap, not a towel, to cover the dough ball.
