Pizza dough can be used to make not only pizza, but also calzone, stromboli, and breadsticks. This recipe is enough for 2 medium-size round pizzas.

1. Combine yeast with the warm water, sugar, and ½ cup of the flour. Let sit 10 minutes.

2. Add olive oil, cool water, salt, and 1 cup flour. Combine with a wooden spoon.

3. Add remaining cup of flour; mix to form dough.

4. Knead dough on a floured board for 5 minutes, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking.

5. Place dough in oiled bowl; cover. Let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

6. Punch down dough and divide in half. Roll the halves into balls and let rise, covered, for 1 hour. Dough is then ready to roll or stretch into pizza rounds, top, and bake.