Pizza Dough

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of warm (not hot) water. Let sit until the yeast starts to bubble. Sift together flour and salt into large mixing bowl. When yeast is bubbling, pour the yeast mixture into the dry mixture. Use a little more of the water to clean out the yeast dish and any remaining yeast.

Put 1 tbsp of the oil into the dough and start to knead. Adjust the flour and water as necessary to get a good texture. When the mixture is cohesive, turn it out onto a floured countertop or bread board to continue kneading.

When dough forms a ball of the right consistency, oil a large bowl. Put the dough into the bowl, roll it around in the oil, and then cover the bowl with a dish towel. Leave in a warm, dry spot (the top of a refrigerator works well) for at least a half-hour to rise.

When dough has doubled in size, turn it out onto a floured board, punch it down, then knead and roll into shape. After topping the pizza, cook it in a preheated 350°F over for about 20 minutes or until the cheese reaches the desired doneness.