Awesome Easy Pizza Dough

Heat water in the microwave to between 105 and 110 degrees F. Add yeast to the water and stir. Add sugar, sea salt, cold water and olive oil. I also add any spices I desire to give flavor to the dough, but this is completely optional (red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, etc…)

Pour the yeast mixture into the mixer and start the mixer with a stirring attachment. Start adding flour little by little (I use a big spoon). Add flour until the dough starts to stick to the beater.

Once it forms one sticky lump, remove the beater and switch to a dough hook. Keep adding flour until the dough comes together and the dough ball cleans the bowl. (Periodically stop and take the dough off the hook to check it.)

Once the ball cleans the bowl, remove the dough ball and set it on the counter. If it doesn’t spread out and is somewhat firm/spongy, it is done.

Coat a Ziploc bag with olive oil, put the dough in the bag and refrigerate.

For best results, refrigerate for 1-2 days. Pull the dough out of the refrigerator 2 hours prior to making pizza. When ready, press the dough down and stretch it to the desired size. Put it on a pizza screen, stone or pan. Add toppings and cook at 500 degrees F for approximately 18 minutes. Enjoy!