• 1 3/8 c warm water
• 1 packet instant dry yeast
• 3 T sugar
• 4 c flour
• 2 t salt
• 1 1/2 T vegetable oil

In a large mixing bowl, add the water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently to combine. Add the flour and salt, mixing thoroughly until combined and forms a ball (if using a KitchenAid mixer, use the dough hook). If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until the dough doesn’t stick to the sides of the bowl.

In a separate large bowl, add the oil and coat the inside of the bowl. Add the ball of dough and roll to coat with oil on all sides. Set the oven to warm (lowest setting) and allow to sit for about 3 minutes before turning off. Put a hot pad on a baking sheet and place the bowl on top of the hot pad. Run a clean dish towel under warm water and wring out as much water as possible. Place the towel over the bowl and place in the oven (with the baking sheet and hot pad – adjust the oven rack to fit). Leave the dough in the oven for an hour to rise.

Remove the baking sheet and bowl setup from the oven. Preheat the oven to 400F. Grease two large pizza pans. Remove the towel and punch the center of the dough to remove any large air bubbles. Divide the dough in half and form each half into a ball. Place the dough, one ball at a time, onto a floured work surface. Roll it out with a rolling pin as much as you’re able. Place the center of the dough circle on the palm of one hand and rotate the dough, gently pulling the edges with the other hand. Once the dough has reached the desired size, place on a greased pizza pan and stretch out the dough more if needed.

Add desired sauce and toppings and bake at 400F for 12-13 minutes or until the edges of the crust is golden in color.