Classic Pizza - water

Method

• Steps to make the crust:
• Pour the warm water into a small bowl, and add the sugar and yeast.
• Let the mixture sit until foamy.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• After the yeast mixture is ready, mix with flour, olive oil, Italian seasoning and salt.
• Combine well.
• This can be done with a wooden spoon, however I chose to use my hands (if choosing to mix with your hands, make sure they are clean.)
• If mixture is looking too sticky, add a little bit of flour.
• When everything is mixed well, knead the dough for 5 minutes or until dough forms a smooth, elastic ball.
• Cover dough with a warm, damp towel, and let rest for at least 20 minutes.
• Grease pizza pan (I would suggest a pan that has large holes in the bottom, this makes the crust crispier) by brushing it with olive oil.
• After dough has rested, use your fingers to spread dough onto the greased pizza pan.
• Bake the dough in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
• Allow the crust to cool completely before preparing pizza.
• Steps to make the pizza:
• Spread pizza sauce onto the baked crust.
• Be sure to use a good amount of sauce.
• Sprinkle cheese onto sauce, and top with your favorite toppings.
• Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.