Homemade Pizza Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Put flour into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
2. 2
   Add yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil and water. Stir until combined.
3. 3
   Lightly oil a bowl. Set aside.
4. 4
   Lightly flour work surface.
5. 5
   Turn out dough and knead for 10 minutes or until a smooth ball forms.
6. 6
   Place dough ball into prepared bowl.
7. 7
   Cover with plastic wrap or clean cloth.
8. 8
   Set in a warm place for 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in volume.
9. 9
   Turn dough out on a floured surface and punch the dough to remove excess air, knead lightly.
10. 10
    Divide dough into
11. 11
    Makes enough dough for 2 12" thin pizzas.
12. 12
    When ready to make pizza, stretch dough onto 12" pizza pan, being careful not to tear crust.
13. 13
    Brush crust with a little olive oil.
14. 14
    Cover with pizza sauce, cheese and toppings.
15. 15
    Bake about 15 minutes, until crust is browned an cheese is melted and lightly browned.