My Little Notebook

Ingredients:
3/4 c. warm water (not hot)
2 c. flour (approx.)
2 T. oil
1 1/2 t. yeast
1 t. salt

Directions:
1. Put warm water in large bowl and add yeast, stir gently until yeast is dissolved. Add salt and 1 c. of the flour, stir until flour is absorbed. Add oil, stirring until it is completely blended, add second cup of flour, mix until dough becomes a soft mass.
2. Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, using the heel of hand until the dough is smooth and elastic (add a sprinkling of flour on hands or surface if dough gets sticky. Roll dough into a ball, place in greased bowl, turning it to give the ball of dough a light coating. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until double in bulk.
3. Punch dough down and knead it for about a minute. Pat evenly into a well greased pizza pan, bake 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Add desired toppings. Bake 22 minutes at 400 degrees.