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Add toppings to pizza dough and bake in the lowest part of the oven for approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until dough is cooked through and golden.
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In a measuring cup, combine water and sugar.
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Dissolve dry yeast in warm water mixture.
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Set aside for about 5 minutes, allowing yeast to become active.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and salt.
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Make a depression in the flour mixture and add oil and foamy yeast mixture.
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Mix dough ingredients until they stay together.
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(Alternatively, place dry ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times.
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Add oil and yeast mixture and pulse again until dough begins to form a ball.)
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Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes.
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If the dough appears wet or sticky, add flour, a little at a time, to achieve a smooth consistency.
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Oil the inside of a clean dry bowl.
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Place the ball of dough in the bowl and roll it around so that it is covered with a layer of oil.
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Cover the dough with a towel and allow it to rise for about 1 1/2 hours in a warm area free of drafts.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F as you begin to roll out dough.
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After the dough has risen, punch it down and place on a floured surface.
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Roll out or press out to desired shape and place on hot stone or baking sheet.
