1In a measuring cup, mix 1 and 1/3 cup of warm water, 2 teaspoons of active yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir and set aside for 10 minutes until the yeast blooms.
2In a measuring cup, mix 1 and 1/3 cup of warm water, 2 teaspoons of active yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir and set aside for 10 minutes until the yeast blooms.
3In a measuring cup, mix 1 and 1/3 cup of warm water, 2 teaspoons of active yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir and set aside for 10 minutes until the yeast blooms.
4In a stand mixer bowl, add 3 cups of bread flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.
5In a stand mixer bowl, add 3 cups of bread flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.
6In a stand mixer bowl, add 3 cups of bread flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.
7After 10 minutes, add the yeast mixture to the flour and salt in the mixer bowl.
8After 10 minutes, add the yeast mixture to the flour and salt in the mixer bowl.
9After 10 minutes, add the yeast mixture to the flour and salt in the mixer bowl.
10Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the mixture.
11Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the mixture.
12Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the mixture.
13Using a dough hook, mix on the lowest setting until it forms a ball and comes away from the sides (about 2-3 minutes).
14Using a dough hook, mix on the lowest setting until it forms a ball and comes away from the sides (about 2-3 minutes).
15Using a dough hook, mix on the lowest setting until it forms a ball and comes away from the sides (about 2-3 minutes).
16Spray or drizzle oil in the bowl. Place the dough ball in the oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let rise on the counter for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
17Spray or drizzle oil in the bowl. Place the dough ball in the oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let rise on the counter for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
18Spray or drizzle oil in the bowl. Place the dough ball in the oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let rise on the counter for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
19Punch down the dough to release air and gather it to the center of the bowl.
20Punch down the dough to release air and gather it to the center of the bowl.
21Punch down the dough to release air and gather it to the center of the bowl.
22Cut the dough in half (or thirds for thinner crust) and tuck the edges under to create smooth balls.
23Cut the dough in half (or thirds for thinner crust) and tuck the edges under to create smooth balls.
24Cut the dough in half (or thirds for thinner crust) and tuck the edges under to create smooth balls.
25Place the dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
26Place the dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
27Place the dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.