Italian Pizza Dough

Stir yeast and sugar into lukewarm water, using a fork.

Let stand in a warm place until a creamy layer forms on top of the water, about 10 minutes.

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.

Mix olive oil into flour and stir for 2 minutes.

Pour yeast mixture and beaten egg into flour mixture and stir to make a stiff dough.

Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead until springy and smooth, about 8 minutes.

Place dough into a floured bowl and cover with a piece of plastic wrap wiped with a thin film of olive oil.

Let dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch down and roll out to desired shape.