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In small bowl, combine water, yeast and sugar and stir to dissolve.
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Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
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In food processor, combine flour and salt and pulse to mix.
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With machine running, add dissolved yeast through feed tube and process until mixture is crumbly.
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Keep machine running and add 2 tablespoons oil and process just until dough forms a ball, adding 1 to 2 more tablespoons flour if dough is too sticky.
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Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead briefly.
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Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise 45 minutes.
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Punch down dough, knead it several times, then flatten into a circle.
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Using a floured rolling pin, roll dough out into a 12-inch circle.
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Transfer dough to pizza pan or baking sheet.
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Preheat oven to 450F.
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In small skillet, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
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Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
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Using slotted spoon, remove mushrooms to paper towels to drain.
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Spread pizza dough with tomato sauce, sprinkle evenly with cheese and distribute mushrooms over cheese.
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Bake on lowest oven rack until cheese has melted and crust has turned golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Serve hot.
