Pizza Dough
1 c. lukewarm water
1 package active dry yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp. bread yeast)
2 tsp. sugar
1 T. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour
Place water, yeast, sugar, oil and salt in a bowl. (I actually use a glass measuring cup to mix it in, I hate to do dishes).
Measure flour and salt into a bowl. Pour in the wet ingredients and mix with a fork. When it starts to pull together, mix and knead with your hands. You will feel it begin to change consistency. It will be sticky. Knead into a ball. Place the ball of dough in a buttered bowl. Cover with a towel and allow to rise.
When the dough doubles in size, about 20 minutes, punch down and allow to rise a second time.
Preheat oven to 425°
Spread a little cornmeal on a sheet pan or pizza stone. Stretch you dough into the desired shape.
Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 10 minutes.
Top with your choice of toppings and bake 20 minutes more.