Basic Pizza Crust

I know it's quite convenient to just pick up a pizza on the way home and enjoy with your family.  However, sometime you just want to spend some quality time with your children or simply add all of those toppings you want on your pizza.  Whatever the reason, if you just want to make your own pizza, this recipe is great for a basic pizza crust.  It's quick and yummy.  Enjoy!
Ingredients:
-2 1/4 cups flour
-1 tsp sugar
-1 tsp salt
-2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
-1 cup HOT water
-2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
In food processor bowl with metal blade, combine the flour, sugar, salt and yeast.  Process for 5 seconds.  With the machine running, pour hot water and oil through feed tube.  Process until dough forms a ball.
Carefully remove the dough and place in a greased bowl.  Cover well and let it rise in warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Punch down the dough to remove all air bubbles.  Divide dough into desired portions and place on greased pans.  Bake for about 5 minutes.
Remove from oven, top with desired toppings and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Enjoy!

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