Ingredients

makes two 1-pound balls

　　1 1/2 cups warm water (115°F)

　　2 packets (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast

　　1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing

　　2 tablespoons sugar

　　2 teaspoons coarse salt

　　4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

　　

Step 1

Place the warm water in a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Brush another large bowl with oil.

　　

Step 2

Whisk sugar, oil, and salt into yeast mixture, then stir in flour with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to oiled bowl; brush top of dough with oil. Cover bowl with oiled plastic wrap; let stand in a warm spot until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.

　　

Step 3

Turn out dough onto a well-floured surface. With floured hands, knead until smooth, about 15 seconds; divide into two equal balls. To freeze dough, set balls on a plate (they should not touch); freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Then freeze in a labeled resealable plastic bag up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

　　

Variation

Step 4

To make whole-wheat dough, replace 2 cups all-purpose flour with 2 cups whole-wheat flour.

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