Pizza Dough (Debbie)

¼ package active dry yeast (.25 ounce)

¾ tsp. white sugar

½ cup + 2 tablespoons warm water (110°)

1 ½ tsp. olive oil

¾ tsp. salt

1 1/3 cups flour or bread flour

In a large mixing bowl or Kitchen Aid mixer, dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.  Using a dough hook, add the olive oil, salt, and flour into the yeast mixture. Mix the dough until it forms a ball. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-8 minutes. Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm place to rise until doubled in size.