Step 1

Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Add 1/2 cup warm water to a large bowl and mix in sugar until dissolved.  Gently mix in ginger and yeast and cover the bowl with a towel.  After 7-10 minutes, the mixture should be frothy with small bubbles.  If it is not frothy, then the yeast is dead and you need to start over with fresh yeast.

Step 3

d="instruction-step-3"> As you are waiting for the yeast to proof, you can mix together all of the dry ingredients.  Sift all dry ingredients together into a medium sized bowl.

Step 4

"instruction-step-4"> Add remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water and olive oil to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.

Step 5

instruction-step-5"> Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir with a wooden spoon or dough hooks until fully combined.

Step 6

struction-step-6"> The dough should be sticky and rather wet.  If it is too dry to knead, then add a little more water.  Knead the dough for 3 minutes.

Step 7

uction-step-7"> Form the dough into a ball and place it on the parchment covered cookie sheet.  Press down on the dough with your fingers and the heels of your hands and form it into a large circular crust.  It should be about 11 inches wide.

Step 8

on-step-8"> Pre-heat the oven for 2 minutes until the temperature reaches 100-110 degrees F.  Place the crust in the warm oven and allow to rise for 45 minutes.

Step 9

-step-9"> Remove from the oven and pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 10

tep-10"> Brush the crust with melted butter and bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is firm and just beginning to brown.

Step 11

ep-11"> Remove the crust from the oven and turn the heat up to 450 degrees F.

Step 12

p-12"> Top your pizza with whatever you like and then pop it back into the 450 degree oven for another 6-8 minutes until the crust has browned and the cheese has melted.

Step 13

-13"> Allow the pizza to cool on the pan for 10 minutes before cutting into 8 slices.