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FOR THE DOUGH, Dissolve yeast in warm water.
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In large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt & sugar.
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Add yeast mixture & oil into middle of flour mixture, mixing until dough is soft but not sticky.
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If sticky, add a little more flour in the next step.
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Turn dough onto lightly floured board, & knead until dough is smooth & elastic.
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Dough will pop back if you stick a finger into it.
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Put dough in lightly oiled bowl & brush it with oil, then cover with towel & put in warm place.
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Allow to rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until dough has doubled in size.
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A hole remains if you poke your finger into the dough.
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Remove dough from bowl & punch it down on a board.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Divide dough into 2 equal balls, then cover & let rest 10 minutes.
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Taking 1 ball at a time, roll it out or pat & stretch it into a circle about 14 inches in diameter.
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Dough should be thinner at center than at edge.
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Pinch edge of dough to form a rim, & place the whole of the dough on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
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Prick lightly all over with a fork.
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FOR THE TOPPING, If you want, you can brush the pizza dough LIGHTLY with olive oil, OR just start by covering the dough with a pasta/pizza sauce, to about 1 to 1 1/2 inches from the edge.
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Add a layer of shredded Romano cheese over the sauce.
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If desired, at this point add any meat/veggie topping(s) that you like.
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Sprinkle top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Bake until crust is done, about 30 minutes.
