Pizza Dough

adapted by http://theresalwaysthyme.blogspot.com/

3 cups flour

1 active dry yeast

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup warm water

2 tablespoons oil

For dough, beat together on, low speed or by hand, half of the flour, yeast, salt, warm water, and oil for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Then beat on high for another 3 minutes. Turn out the dough on a clean, floured surface. Gradually add the rest of the flour and knead dough for about 7 minutes until elastic. Place the dough in a bowl, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes.