Pizza Dough

• 2 packages active dry yeast
• pinch of sugar
• 11/4 cups warm water (110-115F)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 31/2 cups Flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• Cornmeal

Preparation

1 Dissolve the yeast with the sugar in 1/2 cup of the water and set aside until foamy.
2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 3/4 cup water, the olive oil and yeast mixture. Stir in the flour and salt and stir in 1 cup at a time, until the dough begins to come together into a rough ball.
3 Spoon onto a floured board and knead until smooth and elastic.
4 Place the dough in an oiled bowl, oil the top, cover, and set in a warm place for about 15 minutes, or use immediately.

Source: Judy Zeidler