Pizza Dough

- 2 tsp yeast
- 1 1/4 Cup warm water
- 3 Cups flour
- 1 1/3 Tablespoon sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1- Dissolve the yeast in water and set aside for 5-10 min

2 If using electric mixer such as a kitchen aid, use the mixing paddle attachment. combine all other ingredients and combine them with the dissolved yeast in the mixing bowl (Do not pour the salt directly into the yeast water because this will kill the yeast) Allow these 2 ingredients to mix gradually; use the lowest speeds to mix the dough, mix for 2-3 min, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Over mixing will produce tough dough, rubbery dough, and friction will cause the dough to rise too fast.

3- Lightly oil dough ball and interior of large glass bowl. Place the dough ball in the bowl and seal with clear food wrap, seal airtight. Set aside at room temp. to rise until double in bulk about 1.5-2 hours.