Home Made Dough (optional)

Whisk together the yeast and water, until the yeast is dissolved.

Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer with a dough hook or a large bowl.

Add olive oil and yeast/water to the flour and mix very well.

Continue mixing until the dough is forming into a cohesive, elastic ball and is beginning to pull away from the sides of the bowl. The dough will still be slightly sticky but still should be manageable with your hands. Add any additional flour a little at a time as needed if the dough is too sticky.

Very lightly drizzle a separate large bowl with olive oil being sure to brush up the sides of the bowl also.

Lightly dust your hands with flour, knead the dough briefly until smooth (about 3-5 times), and form your pizza dough into a tight round ball. Transfer to the olive oil-brushed bowl. Use your hands to roll the pizza dough along the inside of the bowl until it is coated in olive oil, then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in a warm place. (Do not put it in a place that is too hot or it will overrise.)

Alternatively, make up to 3 days in advance and wrap well; refrigerate until ready to use.

Allow dough to rise for 2 hours or until doubled in size before using.