Measure warm tap water into a cup and use a thermometer to know when the temp is between 105-110 degrees. Once at the right temp, sprinkle the yeast into the water, stir gently, and then let sit until it starts to bloom.

In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, salt, and olive oil. Once the yeast water has bloomed, add that to the bowl and stir. Begin adding the flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring with a spoon until it gets too stiff to stir anymore. Continue to add and mix in the rest of the flour with your hands. Fold and knead with your hands until it comes together as a ball. Now knead the dough ball by pushing it down with the palm of your hand, folding it over, pushing down again, etc. Do this for about 5-8 minutes, until the dough feels smooth and satiny. Add a sprinkle of flour over it or directly onto the board as needed to prevent it from sticking.

Now separate the ball into 4 - 6 smaller balls, depending on if you want personal size pizzas or larger shareable pizzas. Knead and flatten each into a disc about 4" in diameter and place discs on parchment paper lined sheet trays, leaving room in between each disk to allow them to rise. Cover the balls with press-and-seal plastic wrap so they do not dry out and then cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise for at least two hours on the countertop, up to 6 hours. Conversely, you can place the wrapped dough balls in the refrigerator overnight, taking them out two hours before you are using them.Make sure each disc is covered completely so the skin of the dough balls don't dry and crack.

When ready to use, (they are at room temp), using one disc at a time, using your hands, begin to roll and shape your pizza dough into the size you want. Be very careful NOT to overwork your dough, which would make it tough and chewy. Try to get it to the size you want with minimal working. Also, be very careful NOT to tear a hole in the dough, as it will be hard to repair. Once the dough is the size and shape you want, place on a floured wooden board such as a pizza peel. If you dont have a pizza peel, use a wooden cutting board. Be sure to place the dough at the very edge of the board for easy removal into the pizza oven. If you are suing a pizza stone or pan inside a regular oven, then place it directly on that instead of a wooden board. Top it as you wish (sauce, then cheese, then toppings) and bake in pizza oven or regular oven at high heat until done. Enjoy!