Perfect Pizza Dough

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 ounces package dry yeast
• 1 cup water (105-115 degrees)
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• cornmeal

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in water and let stand 5-10 minutes.

2. 2

   Combline flour and salt. Make a well in the flour and work half the yeast mixture into well with your fingers.

3. 3

   Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and work in the remaining yeast mixture.

4. 4

   Turn dough out onto flat surface and knead 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Shape into ball and place in large greased bowl, turning dough to grease top.

6. 6

   Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45-60 minutes.

7. 7

   Divide dough in half. On lightly floured board roll each half into a 13-14 inch circle about 1/8-inch thick, leaving the edge thicker.

8. 8

   Sprinkle corn meal on pizza pan or pizza stone. Place dough in pan, rub a tablespoons of olive oil over dough surface and top with your favorite toppings.

9. 9

   Bake at 450 degrees for 20-25 minute until crisp and brown.