Serves 6-8
Dissolve yeast and sugar in water, allow to proof.
Put flour and salt in food processor with ½ of yeast mixture and blend with 3 quick on/off turns. Add remaining yeast and repeat. Add and run machine until dough forms a ball and is smoothly kneaded - about 40 to 60 seconds.
Place dough in oiled bowl, turning dough to oil surface, and cover with damp cloth or plastic wrap; or place in floured plastic bag, shake to dust, and seal bag leaving no extra air but space to expand. Place in warm place, about 80 degrees, until doubled in bulk - about 1 hour.
For Pizza: Flatten dough into 2 rounds or fill 9 by 17 pan, top with sauce, cheese and toppings, let rest 30 min.s and bake in 425° oven for 25 min.s.
For Focaccia: Flatten dough as for pizza, poke holes in dough at 1” intervals, top lightly with tomato sauce, sprinkle with hard cheese, drizzle with a little olive oil; let rest 30 min.s and bake in 450° oven for 12 - 15 min.s.
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