Favorite Pizza Dough

2 1/4 tsp Yeast (Active Dry)

2 1/2 tsp sugar

1 1/2 cup warm water

4 1/4 cup Flour

1 1/2 tsp salt

Dissolve sugar in warm water. Gently stir in yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. 

In separate bowl, combine 3 cups flour and salt. Mix well and add yeast mixture. Add more flour as needed. Knead for 7-8 minutes.  Divide dough into two balls and let it rise for about 2 hours in a covered bowl. 

Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Makes 2 crusts.