Homemade pizza

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Put pizza stone or pan in oven while it preheats and let it warm at 500 degrees F for atleast 10 minutes.

Step 2

Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine

Step 3

Let mixture sit for 5 minutes or until it becomes frothy and bubbles form

Step 4

Gently stir in olive oil

Step 5

Add 2 cups of flour and salt and mix with a spatula until a ball begins to form (dough will still be slightly sticky). Add more flour as needed to form dough ball.

Step 6

Transfer to floured surface and kneed into a smooth dough, adding up to 1/2 cup extra flour if needed.

Step 7

Optional. If desired, cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and let it rise for 10 minutes or up to one hour.

Step 8

Roll the dough into your desired shape and put it on a piece of parchment paper

Step 9

Add pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings of choice

Step 10

Bake on preheated pizza stone or pan for 11-14 minutes or until the bottom of the crust is golden brown

Step 11

Remove pizza from oven and put on a wire rack to cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.