Optional Ingredients to add for flavoring the dough:
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions: Preheat oven to 450*F
Start by placing sugar and yeast in a heat proof bowl, and pour water in . I just do it in my Pyrex measuring glass. Allow the sugar and yeast to sit and proof, about 15 minutes. (Proofing is complete once yeast mixture has a thick layer of foam at the top).Add all other ingredients into a bowl, except the olive oil.Pour in “proofed” yeast mixture, along with the olive oil.Mix yeast and flour until dough forms, then knead with hands to form a ball. Let stand covered with a warm moist towel for 15 minutes.Place on floured surface, add additional flour on top of dough and on your rolling pen, and roll dough to your desired thickness. *Dough can be cut in half to form two thin crust pizzas.Top with your favorite toppings and bake until cheese is melted and toppings are cooked. Enjoy!
(I find it easier to just transfer the rolled dough with its parchment paper onto a cookie sheet and work with it, also easy clean up and no mess, if you don’t mind square slices)
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