In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, and salt. Add water and olive oil to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Roll dough to 14-inch circle; place on 14-inch pizza pan that has been brushed with olive oil. Prick dough with fork randomly; let rest 10 minutes.

Par bake at 400^oF for 5 minutes. Remove from oven; top with selected toppings. Bake at 400^oF for 20 minutes or until crust is golden. Serve warm.

Toppings:

Use your favorite toppings or select new combinations from the following suggestions:

Sauces: homemade or prepared pizza, tomato or spaghetti sauce, pesto, salsa, barbecue sauce, hoisin sauce
 

Cheeses: mozzarella, cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, Brie, feta, Muenster, blue, fontina

Meat/Seafood: pepperoni, salami, ham, cooked bacon or sausage, smoked turkey, roasted chicken, anchovies, clams, shrimp

Vegetables: tomatoes, bell peppers, summer squash, onions, mushrooms, olives, carrots, broccoli, artichoke hearts, jalapeno peppers

Seasonings: garlic, basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, fresh parsley or cilantro, crushed red peppers

Note: To prevent soggy pizza, slice raw vegetables thinly and do not overload pizza. If desired, use lightly cooked, drained vegetables.