Pizza Dough

1 envelope active dry yeast
1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
3/4 c. water (hot tap)
2 1/2 c. flour
3 Tbl. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. kosher salt

In med. bowl, combine the yeast and sugar with 3/4 c. hot tap water.  Stir once and let stand until foamy, about 5 - 10 min.  Add flour, salt, and oil.  Stir until dough holds together.  Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth.  Shape into ball and place in lightly oiled bowl.  Cover with dish cloth and set aside to rise (1 - 2 hrs.)  Punch down dough and roll, using oiled rolling pin into desired pizza size.
                                                                                                                    - Tricia Munk