• Add the yeast to the water, stirring until dissolved. Let sit as you prep everything else.
• Add the salt, sugar, and oil to the yeast mixture and stir to mix.
• Put the flour to the bowl of a stand mixer, add the yeast mix, and using the dough hook, mix on medium for about 3 minutes. If it's still sticky, add a couple tablespoons and beat for another minute. Repeat if necessary. until the dough is not sticky.
• Place in a well oiled bowl, turning the dough over so it's lightly coated in oil. Cover and let sit somewhere warm for 30 minutes.

Making a Pizza 1

• Well oil a 12 inch round or square pan and push the dough in an even layer to cover.
• Top with a thin layer of sauce (too much and it gets soggy!) and toppings of choice.
• Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes until the crust is crispy.

Making a Pizza 2 - With a pizza stone (Best Way)

• Cut a piece of parchment paper to the size of your pizza stone.
• Preheat a pizza stone as you preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Using gentle pressure with your fingers, spread the dough to cover the parchment circle.
• Have all the desired toppings prepped and ready to go.
• When the stone is preheated, remove and spray lightly with oil and then sprinkle with cornmeal.
• Gently flip the dough onto the cornmeal.
• Put on the toppings as desired, then bake for 20-25 minutes until crusty is crispy.
• Remove the pizza stone from the oven using tongs to pull the pizza onto a cutting board, slice, and serve!