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.