Ingredients

Enough to make 6 individual pizzas

　　1 1/2 cups warm water (110°–115°F)

　　1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

　　3 teaspoons active dry yeast (about 1 1/2 envelopes)

　　4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

　　4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

　　2 1/4 teaspoons salt

　　Cornmeal, for dusting

　　Nonstick vegetable-oil spray

　　

Step 1

Brush a large bowl with oil. Mix the warm water and sugar in a food processor. Sprinkle the yeast over; stir to dissolve. Let stand until the mixture bubbles, about 10 minutes. Add the flour, oil, and salt. Process 1 minute.

　　

Step 2

Transfer the dough to a floured surface; knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Place in prepared bowl, turning to coat dough with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

　　

Step 3

Sprinkle cornmeal over rimmed baking sheet. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions; roll each into a ball. Lightly spray a large sheet of plastic wrap with nonstick spray; place over the dough balls, sprayed side down. Refrigerate 1 hour before rolling and baking.

　　The Epicurious Cookbook