Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe for 2 Pizzas

Instructions:

1. Mix the warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (1 tbsp) in a bowl, then sprinkle the yeast (1 packet) on top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it looks foamy and smells like a brewery.
2. Whisk the salt (1.5 tsp) into the flour (4 cups) in a separate large bowl. Add the olive oil (2 tbsp) to your yeast mixture once it's foamy.
3. Pour the wet mixture into the flour. Stir with a spoon until a shaggy, messy ball forms and no dry flour remains at the bottom of the bowl.
4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough feels silky and bounces back when poked with a finger.
5. Lightly grease your bowl with a drop of oil, place the dough inside, and cover it with a warm, damp cloth. Let it rest in a warm spot for about 30 minutes until it has nearly doubled in size.
6. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Sprinkle your baking sheet or pizza stone with the cornmeal (1 tbsp) until it's evenly coated but not piled up.
7. Punch the dough down to release air. Divide it into two balls and stretch each one out until it's about 12 inches wide and thin in the center.
8. Add your favorite sauce and cheese. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are golden brown.