Nyc Style Pizza Dough

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   ["-In a large bowl, dissolve sugar and salt in water.", "-Add oil and flour to bowl and stir with heavy spoon for 1 minute.", "-Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press into a circle.", "-Sprinkle yeast evenly over dough and knead for 12 minutes.", "-Divide dough into 2 equal-sized portions for pizza OR 4 equal-sized portions for calzones and roll each portion into a ball. (see Notes, below)", "-Place dough balls in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rise for 1 1/2 hours in a warm location.", "-Place a dough ball on a lightly floured surface and sprinkle a light coating of flour on top.", "-Working from the edges to the center, press dough into a 12"" circle.", "-Preheat a pizza stone in a 500 degree oven for 1 hour.", "-Coat a large board with cornmeal and place the dough onto the cornmeal.", "-Spread sauce over crust and top with cheese and desired toppings.", "-For calzones, fold crust over itself in half.", "-Gently shake the cutting board, assuring it isn't sticking to the board.", "-Slide the pizza/calzone from the cutting board directly onto the stone in the oven.", "-Bake in a 500 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, until crust is golden.", "", "Notes: Before allowing the dough to rise, you may place it in a plastic zipper bag and freeze. When ready to use, thaw at room temperature, then proceed with instructions."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.