Quick and Easy Foolproof Pizza Dough

For 1 large or 2 medium pizzas, Quick and Easy Foolproof Pizza Dough keeps the list centered on warm water, honey and oil. Set aside about 35 minutes.

• Yield 1 large or 2 medium pizzas
• Ready in 35 minutes
• Prep 25 minutes
• Cook 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2-3 cups all-purpose, bread or '00' flour

Instructions

1. In a large bowl or in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, mix the water, honey, oil, yeast and salt.
2. Add the flour gradually until a soft dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. The exact flour amount will vary so go by the touch and feel of the dough versus the exact cup measurements in the recipe. The dough should be soft and smooth (not leaving a residue on your fingers but not super stiff, either).
3. Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes (knead for 5-6 minutes if kneading by hand or if using whole wheat flour).
4. Let the dough rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
5. Shape the dough into pizza(s), spread with sauce and toppings, and bake at 475 or 500 degrees on a preheated pizza stone (heat the stone for an hour in the oven before baking) or on a lightly greased baking sheet for 8-10 minutes.

Cool the loaf on a rack so the bottom does not steam.