Directions

Place yeast in a large bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until yeast is dissolved. Add half of the flour, olive oil and salt and mix with hands. Gradually add remaining flour and continue to mix until mixture becomes thick. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place dough on waxed paper and cover with an air tight bowl. Let the dough rise for 1 hour. When dough can leave an indentation in the side from your finger it is ready. Flatten dough with fist onto a 12 inch pizza pan that is slightly greased. Preheat oven to 450F degrees. Place pizza sauce on dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella, oregano and optional toppings on top. Bake for 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Serves 3