Basic Pizza Dough - Jolly Tomato

Ingredients

• 1 package rapid rise yeast ((equivalent to one scant tablespoon active dry yeast))
• 3 1/2 to 4 cups unbleached regular flour ((divided))
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/4 cups very warm water
• 2 T. olive oil