GOURMET PIZZA DOUGH 
1 pkg. fresh or dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. olive oil
3/4 c. cool water
3 c. all purpose flour

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, and let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the salt, honey, olive oil and cool water in a small bowl or measuring cup. Mix well.

Place flour in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Pour honey-water mixture and prepared yeast into this well. Slowly incorporate flour into wet ingredients, working outward from center. When dough is formed, transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth. Place in a buttered bowl; let rest, covered, for 30 minutes.

Divide dough into four equal parts. Roll into smooth tight balls. Place on a flat dish, cover with a damp towel. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. One hour before baking, remove dough from refrigerator.

Lightly flour work surface. Flatten ball of dough into a circle about 6 inches in diameter, making the outer edge thicker than the center. Turn dough over and repeat. Lift dough and gently stretch the edges, working clockwise to form a 7 to 8 inch circle.

Before you are ready to bake the pizzas, preheat a pizza stone in a 500 degree oven for 30 minutes. Top individual pizzas with desired ingredients (see "Make your Own" Pizza Party-shortcut). Top individual pizzas. Bake pizzas on the pizza stone for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately.

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