How to make it:
To the warm water, add the yeast and honey. Stir to dissolve. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 5 minutes to make sure the yeast is alive. It should foam and start to bubble.

When adding flour, fill the measuring cup with spoonfuls instead of scooping with the cup, then level off. Place the flour and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the yeast mixture and mix on low speed for about 8 minutes. The dough will start to pull away from the sides but still remain soft and slightly sticky at the bottom of the bowl.

Coat your hands in a bit of olive oil and form the dough into a ball. Spread a thin layer of olive oil in the bowl and place the dough back in. Cover with a towel and allow to sit in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. A good, warm spot in my house is in a cold oven with the light on.

Knock down the dough. Choose to cut into 4 equal pieces if making small pizzas, or simply reform into one big ball. Allow the dough to proof for an additional 1 hour back in the bowl, covered.

The dough is now ready to use. Preheat the oven to 500° F, and place a baking sheet or pizza stone in the oven to preheat.

Gently stretch a dough ball by pulling and stretching. Then lay on parchment paper and push the edges out, turning the dough to stretch to an 8-11” rough circle. Add your favorite toppings. Transfer the dough-on-parchment to the hot baking sheet or pizza stone.

Bake at 500° F for about 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown. Drizzle the crust with extra olive oil if desired. Slice and serve hot.

Note: I had to use one piece after the first resting hour so my son could eat and run out the door for soccer. The crust turns out pretty much the same as after waiting a second hour; however, the longer it rests the easier and relaxed the dough is to stretch.

Make your own Marinara Sauce:
28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large sprigs basil (about 1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic (peeled and smashed)

In a medium bowl mix together the crushed tomatoes, olive oil, salt, basil and garlic. Stir until the oil is incorporated into the tomatoes. Set aside to let the flavors marry for 30 minutes. Use the sauce as desired on your favorite pizzas.

Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.