2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
2.25 teaspoon yeast
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F) (hottest possible tap)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, and salt. Stir very warm water and olive oil into flour mixture (or use dough hooks on hand mixer on speed 1). Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
2. Knead (or hand mixer dough hooks on speed 3) in bowl) on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4 to 6 minutes.
3. Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 to 30 minutes (put oven to preheat when let rest. when it gets to 400, then its rested enough)
4. Stretch or roll out to fit 14 inch pizza pan
5. Top pizza as desired.
6. Bake at 400 degrees F on the top shelf for 20 to 30 minutes or until done. Baking time depends on size and thickness of crust and selected toppings.
