Easy Pizza Dough

• active dry yeast↗2 1⁄4 teaspoons
• sugar↗1 teaspoon
• warm water2 1⁄2 cups
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1 tablespoon
• all-purpose flour↗5 1⁄2 cups
• baking soda↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl dissolve yeast & sugar in warm water.

2. 2

   Let sit for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in oil, salt, & 4 1/2 cups flour.

4. 4

   Mix in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time.

5. 5

   When all mixed & pulled in, turn onto a floured surface knead until smooth & elastic -- approx 8 minutes.

6. 6

   Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough ball in bowl, lightly oil ball & cover with a damp cloth.

7. 7

   Let rest in a warm place, or oven on lowest setting until doubled in size. Approx 1 hour.

8. 8

   Deflate & turn onto floured surface divide into 3 equal pieces & form rounds.

9. 9

   Cover & let rest 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Preheat oven to 425°.