30-Minute Dough

Yield: approx. 1 pound

Ingredients

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

Directions

In a small bowl or glass, combine 1/2 cup warm water with yeast and sugar. Stir together and let rest 5-10 minutes, or until frothy. Note: if mixture is not bubbly, discard and start again. Combine 2 cups flour with yeast mixture, remaining water, olive oil and salt, and mix together until a shaggy dough forms. Gradually continue adding flour until dough is smooth, then let rest 10 minutes. Use dough immediately, store in refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for later use

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