Pizza Dough

• dried yeast↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• sugar↗1 teaspoon
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons

  plus extra for oiling

• warm water1 cup
• bread flour↗2 3⁄4 cups

  plus extra for sprinkling

• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix the yeast with 3T. water. Set this aside for 10 minutes or until it is frothy.

2. 2

   Sift the flour into a bowl and add the sugar, salt, and pepper. Then make a well in the center.

3. 3

   Pour the yeast, water, and oil into the well. Use your hands to mix everything together.

4. 4

   Sprinkle flour over a clean work surface. Then knead the dough for 8 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Oil a large bowl, put in the dough, and cover with plastic wrap. Leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size.

6. 6

   Is it ready? Poke holes in the dough. If the holes stay, it's ready. Punch down with your fists and place on a floured surface.

7. 7

   Knead the dough again. Then cut it into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 7" (18-cm) circle and place on a baking sheet.

8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 425F (220C). Top as desired and bake for 12 minutes.