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Dissolve yeast in the water and set aside for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Do not get water above 115, it will kill the yeast and the dough will not rise.
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Also, I use filtered or bottled water because the chlorine in tap water can also kill the yeast.
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Place dry ingredients in large mixing bowl, make a well in the middle and pour in the liquids, reserving a teaspoon of olive oil.
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Use a wooden spoon to combine the ingredients.
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Once the intial mixing is done, you can oil your hands and begin kneading the dough.
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Knead dough for about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
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Lightly oil a bowl and put dough in bowl, wrap cover of bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rise for 2 hours.
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It should double in size.
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The dough can now be used but will be much tastier if you let it sit in the fridge over night wrapped in plastic.
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After removing it from the fridge, let the dough come to room temperature.
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Knock it down to get the extra air out and either roll out or stretch by hand, whatever you prefer.
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Thick or thin according to your tastes.
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Preheat pizza sone to 450-500 for 1 hour.
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Top pizza as you like and bake 8-10 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown or according to your individual pizza recipe.
