Bill's Famous Pizza Dough

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 to 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package of active yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup very warm water (120 degrees, almost too hot to touch)

Directions:

1. Mix 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, salt and yeast in a large bowl
2. Add 3 tablespoons oil and warm water
3. Beat with mixer scraping bowl frequently for 3 minutes
4. Stir in remaining flour until dough is soft and leaves side of bowl
5. Place dough on lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 8 minutes or until dough is springy and smooth
6. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes
7. Heat oven to 425°
8. Grease pan with oil
9. Divide dough in half and put on pans
10. Partially bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until crust begins to brown
11. Remove from oven, add toppings and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes

Be creative! Some of our favorite pizzas include "Bacon, Chicken, & Ranch," "Buffalo Chicken (Frank's hot sauce mixed with blue cheese for sauce)," and "Breakfast Pizza w/ Bacon, Eggs, & Cheese."