ngredients

• 3 cups  all-purpose flour
• 1  pkg.  active dry yeast
• 1/2  tsp.  salt
• 1  cup  warm water (110°)
• 2  Tbsp.  olive oil

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, the yeast, and salt; add warm water and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
2. With dough hook in place, knead  to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Lightly grease a large bowl; place dough in bowl and cover with a towel. Let dough rise in a warm place until double in size (30 minutes).
3. Punch dough down. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Place in a greased 16x12x1-inch baking pan.  Let rise 20 minutes.
4. Top with toppings of choice and bake at 375° about 25 minutes.