EASY PIZZA DOUGH

Dough Hook, small mixing bowl - 400 F

• ⅔  cup + 2 tsp YEAST
  
• ½  TBSP SUGAR
  
• 2 ½  cups WARM WATER (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

In the mixing bowl, dissolve yeast & sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
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• 2 lbs FLOUR (6 to 10 cups)
  
• 8oz SUGAR (1 cup)
  
• 1 TBSP SALT
  
• 2 TBSP OIL (vegetable oil or EVOO)

1.    Add 6 cups of the flour, sugar, salt, & oil in a large bowl.
2.    On low: Mix for 1 minute.
3.    Change gears: medium for 5 min.
4.    Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough & cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm location for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
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• Prepare the dough:
• Punch down the dough to remove air bubbles.
• Divide the dough in 4.
• Flatten dough into a circle on a floured surface.
• Lift the edges & fold over to create a rim.
• Rest the dough:
• Cover it and let it rest for a few minutes.
• Prepare toppings:
• Top the pizza:
• Press dents into the dough to prevent bubbling.
• Bake the pizza:
• Bake at 400°F for 15-20 min, or until golden brown.

You can also freeze baked slices for up to 3 months.