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Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix with the hook attachment until the ingredients come together to form a ball. If it is too sticky, add a small amount of flour. If it is too dry, add a bit more water.
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Continue to knead with the hook attachment for 2-3 more minutes.
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Put a teaspoon or so of olive oil in the bottom of the bowl and roll the ball of pizza dough in it, coating all sides. Place the ball of dough in the bottom of the bowl, and cover it with a light towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
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Sprinkle some flour on a clean surface, punch down your dough, and put the dough onto the floured surface. Split the dough into two halves and set aside one. Work with the first half by gently flattening it with the palms of your hands. Add flour as needed if it sticks to the table. Use a rolling pin to create a round dough, or whatever shape you’d like.
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Preheat the oven to 425F.
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Lightly oil a heavy baking sheet. Place the rolled out dough onto the baking sheet. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise another 20 minutes.
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While it is rising, prepare your toppings, including sauce, cheese, pepperoni, olives, sausage, peppers, etc.
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Once the dough has had its second rise, place all the toppings on it.
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Put into the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes.
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While the first pizza is in the oven, start working with the second pizza dough half so it’s ready to get in the oven soon after the first comes out.