The BEST Homemade Pizza Dough

1. Measure the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast right into a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Run the machine just to blend it all together.
2. Add the warm water and the oil to the bowl.
3. Process until the mixture forms a sticky dough, this will happen quickly. Then run the machine for another 30-45 seconds which will effectively knead the dough. The dough should come together into a ball.
4. Remove the ball of dough to the oiled bowl, turning the dough in the oil to lightly coat. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in bulk, about an hour.
5. Punch the dough down.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a smooth ball.
7. You can make one large pizza but I find it better to divide the dough into 3 sections for smaller pies. Cover the dough completely in plastic so it doesn't dry out while you work.
8. Roll each portion of dough out on a lightly floured surface.

pizza oven instructions

1. Preheat your pizza oven according to directions for your machine. Lightly dust a peel with polenta or cornmeal and place your dough on the peel. Top with toppings of your choice. Slice the pizza into your pizza oven and bake according to your oven's instructions. Mine takes anywhere from 2-5 minutes, depending on what setting it's on.

regular oven instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 500F. Lightly dust a baking sheet with polenta or cornmeal and place your rolled out pizza dough on the pan. Top with toppings of your choice. Bake the pizza for 15 minutes, or until hot and bubbling.
2. Add fresh basil, if desired, slice, and eat!