Basic Pizza Dough

I usually double this recipe and it makes a small pizza for Drew and a medium size for Jeremy and I.

1/2 t. dry yeast
6-7 T. warm water (100 to 110 degrees) divided
1 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
cooking spray
corn meal

1. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl for 5 minutes.

2. Place flour and salt into food processor, pulse two times until well blended.  With food processor on, slowly add yeast mixture through food chute.  Add enough remaining warm water, 1 T. at a time, until dough forms a ball. Process 30 seconds.  Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead 4 - 5 times.  Place dough in bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top of dough.  Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees) for one hour or until double in size.

3. Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes.

4. Roll dough into a 10-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.  Place dough on pizza stone that is preheated and sprinkled with corn meal.  Top and bake according to recipe.  Yield: 1 10 inch crust or eight slices.