Pizza Dough

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   Pour 3/4 cup warm water into small bowl; stir in yeast.

2. 2

   Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Brush large bowl lightly with olive oil.

4. 4

   Mix 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt in processor.

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   (I used the mixer with paddle attachment) Add yeast mixture and 3 tablespoons oil; process until dough forms a sticky ball.

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   Transfer to lightly floured surface.

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   Knead dough until smooth, adding more flour by tablespoonfuls if dough is very sticky, about 1 minute.

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   Transfer to prepared bowl; turn dough in bowl to coat with oil.

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   Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

10. 10

    Punch down dough.

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    Roll out dough according to recipe instructions.

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    (Start in center of dough, working outward toward edges but not rolling over them.

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    ).

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    Bake with selected toppings at 425F for 10-15 minutes.

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