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In small bowl, stir together the lukewarm water, yeast and sugar.
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Let stand until foamy, 3-5 minutes.
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Using a standing mixer, mix the flour and salt at a low speed.
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Mix in the yeast mixture and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms.
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Change to the dough hook attachment and mix at medium speed until smooth, about 6 minutes.
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Transfer the dough to a greased, large mixing bowl, turning to coat; cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Punch down the dough before using.
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Press the pizza dough into a greased 9-inch to 10-inch cast-iron skillet and let rise until double in size, 20-30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
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Top about 1 T additional olive oil over the dough.
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Top pizza dough with your favorite pizza toppings, leaving a 1/2-inch border (do not add the cheese yet).
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Bake until golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
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Sprinkle the cheese and any seasonings you might like on top and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
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Let cool in pan for about 20 minutes before serving.
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This will make one 9 to 10-inch skillet pizza dough.
