Jay's Signature Pizza Crust

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups warm water , 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 0.5 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3.33 cups all-purpose flour , divided

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir together warm water, yeast, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl; let sit for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir oil and salt into yeast mixture. Mix in 2 1/2 cups flour until incorporated. Turn dough out onto a clean, floured surface. Knead dough, adding remaining flour, a little at a time, until dough is no longer sticky. Place dough into an oiled bowl.

3. 3

   Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

4. 4

   Punch down dough and form it into a tight ball. Allow dough to relax for 1 minute before rolling out.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

6. 6

   If baking dough on a pizza stone, place toppings on dough and bake immediately. If baking dough on a pan, lightly oil the pan and let dough rise for 15 to 20 minutes before topping and baking it.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.