Quick Rise Pizza Crust

from Licking the Spoon

Ingredients:
2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
1 C. warm water
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/4 tsp. salt
3 C. flour

Stir yeast into warm water till dissolved.

Combine sugar, olive oil and salt with 2 C. of flour.

Pour yeast mixture in and mix by hand. Gradually add up to more 1 more C flour, mixing and kneading to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead till smooth and elastic. Let dough rise about 20 min. in covered dish. Roll dough into smooth circle.

Can bake 2 ways:
Pizza stone: preheat oven with the stone in it to 500 degrees. Place crust on stone and bake 3-4 min. Then add toppings and bake for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.

If you are using a traditional pizza pan, bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.