Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside, allowing it to warm for at least 10 minutes.
• Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large mixing bowl and stir well.
• Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy and bubbles appear.
• Gently stir in the olive oil.
• Add 2 cups of flour and salt, then mix with a spatula until a sticky dough ball forms, adding more flour if necessary.
• Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth, using up to ½ cup additional flour if needed.
• Optionally, cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and let the dough rise for 10 minutes to 1 hour.
• Roll the dough into your desired shape and place it on a piece of parchment paper.
• Add your choice of pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings to the dough.
• Use a pizza peel to carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone in the oven.
• Bake the pizza on the hot stone for 11-14 minutes, or until the bottom crust is golden brown.
• Remove the pizza from the oven with the peel and place it on a wire rack to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.