Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer (fitted with a dough hook) or in a large mixing bowl. Turn mixer on low (if using) or combine ingredients with a wooden spoon.
Add 1½ cups of the warm water to the flour mixture. Mix on low (or with a wooden spoon) until it comes together and a soft ball of dough forms. If it doesn't come together (too dry), add the rest of the warm water a tablespoon at a time. If it's too wet (sticky), incorporate extra flour a tablespoon at a time into the dough. Knead in mixer or by hand for 1 to 2 minutes.
Place ball of dough in a mixing bowl dusted with flour to prevent sticking. Cover and let rest for at least 10 minutes or longer. Meanwhile preheat oven to 425°F.
Grease two pizza pans and set aside. Divide pizza dough in half. Roll out pizza dough one at a time on a floured surface. Place on greased pizza pans.
Add your favorite toppings to the pizza crusts. Bake in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. (For best results, I bake mine one at a time.) Check bottom of crust and toppings until they are done to your preference. **For a crispier crust, carefully transfer the pizza directly to the oven rack (only after it's been baking for at least 12 minutes) and bake another 2 minutes. If the toppings need much longer, do not transfer to oven rack until they are almost done.