Pizza Dough

• 1 packet dry active yeast (.25 oz)
• 1 cup warm water (100°-115°)
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 1/4 cups bread flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water; rest 5-10 minutes.
2. Combine the flour and salt in mixer bowl, then add the olive oil and yeast mixture.
3. Using the dough hook, mix on Kitchen Aid speed 2 for 2 or 3 minutes. Scrape bowl as needed.
4. Once all the flour has been absorbed, transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Cover it with a damp towel and allow dough to rest until doubled in size.
5. Grease finger tips and press the dough into a greased pizza pan or baking sheet; rise uncovered 20 minutes in a warm space.
6. Preheat oven to 350°.
7. Cover with pizza sauce and other toppings; bake 20-30 minutes.

Update: The Better Pizza Dough recipe is better than this one.