In a mixing bowl add yeast and 2 cups flour. Whisk together.

Using your dough hook, turn on the mixer and slowly add in water.

Add salt and continue to mix.

Add the remaining flour a 1/2 cup at a time till all is incorporated or until dough is formed into a ball and pulling away from the sides of the bowl and just slightly sticky.

Dust counter top with flour and dump dough out of the mixing bowl. Divide into 2 balls. Set one aside for later use.

With flour covered hands knead one ball til you have a nice smooth ball. (about 3-4 minutes)

Drizzle olive oil in a clean medium size bowl. Place one dough ball inside, turn a few times. Cover with dish towel and leave in warm spot.

Rest for 30 minutes (or up to 1 hour) or until double in size.

Preheat oven to 425 ° F. Spray round pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.

Once dough has risen, place on flour covered surface. Roll dough out into 8" circle using rolling pin. Transfer to pizza pan.

TO MAKE A PEPPERONI PIZZA: Top with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder. Top with cheese, then pepperoni.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Slice and ENJOY!