PERFECT PIZZA DOUGH

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup warm water (100ºF/38ºC)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 pkg instant yeast
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• All-purpose flour, optional*

Directions

1. Combine warm water and sugar, stirring to dissolve. Sprinkle yeast on top. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir yeast mixture. Drizzle in oil and stir to combine.
3. Place 1 3/4 cups flour and salt in a food processor fitted with a dough blade; process to combine.
4. Add yeast mixture and process just until dough comes together and forms a ball, about 1 minute. Dough will be soft.
5. If dough is too sticky, add additional flour, 1 tbsp at a time, and process until dough comes together and forms a ball.
6. Using greased hands, shape dough into a ball. Dough may be prepared to this point and frozen in an airtight container.
7. If frozen, thaw dough in refrigerator before proceeding. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl; turn dough to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap.
8. Let stand for 5 minutes if fresh and 15 minutes if thawed from frozen before rolling out.