Herbed Pizza Dough

Step 1: Turn oven light on to keep oven warm for dough to rise.

Step 2: Add 2 cups of flour and all the above ingredients in the order above into your stand mixing bowl.

Step 3: Mix using a dough hook, adding the remaining flour a bit at a time, until it forms a smooth elastic ball, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 4: Place it in a greased bowl and cover with a clean cloth.

Step 5: Place in the warmed oven until the dough doubles in size, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 6: Remove dough from oven.

Step 7: Sprinkle a bit of flour out onto a work surface and roll out pizza dough into desired shape.

Step 8: Sprinkle enough cornmeal on pizza pan so pizza will not stick and place dough onto pan.

Step 9: Return to warmed oven and let rise another 10 minutes.

Step 10: Remove from oven and preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 11: Add your sauce and toppings.

Step 12: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until bottom of crust is golden brown.

Step 13: Allow to cool a few minutes before slicing.

Step 14: Serve.