• Combine the water with the yeast to activate the yeast
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and the salt.
• Once the yeast is foamy add the olive oil and gently mix.
• Add the yeast mixture to the center of the flour mixture and mix slowly with a wooden spoon. Once the mixture forms a shaggy ball and becomes hard to mix, move the dough onto a well-floured counter.
• Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes to develop the gluten.
• Coat the inside of a large bowl with olive oil and place the kneaded dough inside the bowl. Turn the dough over to coat with a thin layer of olive oil.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a plate, set aside in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Baking the Dough

• About 30 minutes before you bake your pizza, put a pizza stone or cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat it to 450 degrees.
• Press the dough into whatever pizza shape you'd like until it is consistently about 1/2 inch thick all around.
• Add toppings and transfer the dough to the pizza stone or cast iron skillet.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes - Until they are golden brown on the bottom.
• Remove the pizza from the oven, slide the pizza onto a large cutting board, and allow it to cool for a couple of minutes. Then cut it into slices and enjoy!