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Ingredients

• About 3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil as needed
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water for yeast, plus 2 cups lukewarm water for dough
• Pinch, plus 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 scant tablespoon salt
• 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (optional)
• Up to 6 1/2 cups unbleached allpurpose flour, including flour for dusting
• Cornmeal, for pizza pans (preferably mediumground)
• Glaze (optional): 1 egg white, at room temperature, mixed with 1 teaspoon water and strained
• Sesame seeds (optional), for topping rim of pizza

Basic Topping Suggestions:

• Freshly ground black pepper
• About 6 cups freshly grated cheese (preferably a combination of fresh mozzarella, Muenster and Parmesan)
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups bestquality tomato sauce or marinara sauce (if storebought, embellish with freshly minced garlic and chopped fresh basil leaves)
• About 1/2 cup chopped or slivered fresh basil leaves

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