Easy Pizza dough

I was in the mood to bake some fresh bread this cold and rainy week-end, and then I thought I would make a yummy red grape rosemary,and garlic foccacia and some scones for my tomato soup. This is traditional pizza dough, so go ahead and make a pizza if you want!


1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/3 cup warm water
2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3-4 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a large bowl combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Allow to stand for about 10 minutes, until the yeast is foamy. Then stir in the salt and olive oil.
2. Add in 2 cups of the flour and stir well. Then add the rest of the flour bit by bit, until the dough forms into a semi- sticky ball. You may not use all of the flour.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny, about 5 min, place the dough in a lightly oiled  bowl and cover with damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place for approximately 1-2 hours.