The Best Pizza Dough - active dry yeast

Method

• In a bowl, combine the yeast, 1/4 cup lukewarm water and 1/4 cup flour in a small bowl.
• Let it stand for 30 minutes.
• Add the remaining 1-3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons luke warm water, olive oil and salt.
• Mix the dough thoroughly.
• Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, elastic and a bit tacky to the touch, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Place in an oiled bowl and turn to cover with oil.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place (75) until double in volume, 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
• Alternately, you can let this dough rise in the refrigerator overnight.
• The next day, bring the dough to room temperature and proceed.