PIZZA CRUST DOUGH RECIPE

This is close as I have been able to come to Papa John's

2 1/2 to 3 cups flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 envelope rapid rise yeast (or 2 1/4 tsp. bread machine yeast)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup very warm water (120 to 130 degrees)
2 Tbsp. oil

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt; blend well.

Gradually add water and oil to mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened, then beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. By hand, add 1 1/2 to 2 cupa flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.

On floured surface, knead in 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover loosely with plastic and let rest in a warm place for about 15 minutes.

Press out dough onto (2) 12-inch pizza pans. Prick randomly with a fork. Let rest again in a warm place for 10-15 minutes.

Brush crusts lightly with oil then prebake them in a 450 degree oven for 5 minutes.

Top as desired, then bake again in 450 degree oven for 4-5 minutes, or until desired doneness.