1cupwaterplus 2 tablespoons water reserved to use if needed
2tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonssugar
1teaspoonsalt
3cupsbread flour
2 ¼teaspoonsactive dry yeast
Instructions
Place the ingredients into the bread machine in the order listed. Program to use the dough cycle or follow the manufacturer’s instructions for making dough.
Once the dough cycle is complete, punch the dough down and turn the dough out into a greased bowl. Cover the bowl and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and divide into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake at 425 degrees for approximately 5 minutes.
Carefully remove the pizza crust from the oven and add toppings as desired. Return the pizza to the oven and continue baking until the cheese has melted and the bottom is lightly browned. Exact baking time will depend on the number of toppings but should take between 8 and 12 minutes.