Add the water to the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let the yeast sit for 2-3 minutes.
1 ½ cups warm water, 2 tsp active dry yeast
Add the sugar, salt and flour. With the dough hook, mix on speed 1 until mixed together and then increase to speed 2 and knead the dough for 5 minutes.
¼ cup sugar, 1 tsp salt, 4 cups flour
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes-1 hour, until about double in size. (depends on how warm the kitchen is)
Split into two equal balls of dough and press into (2) 12-14” pizza pans
Add desired toppings and bake at 500° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown