Pizza, Pizza!

This recipe is both easy and yummy. What a perfect combo for this blog.

Dough

1 TBLS yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 - 3 cups flour
2 TBLS oil

Dissolve the yeast in water. Add flour, salt and oil. Knead at least 10 minutes. Shape in a ball and place in greased bowl, turning once. Cover and let rise in a warm place 45-60 minutes - until it doubles in size.

Makes 2 small round crusts or 1 large cookie sheet crust.

For pizza pan (no stone) pre cook crust at 450 degrees for 5 minutes. Then add sauce, cheese, and stuff. Cook 10-15 minutes more.

Sauce

1 - 6 oz. can tomato paste
3/4 can of water
1 TBL dried parsley
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp thyme
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients, but do not cook.


Another way you can do it is by cutting the dough into little squares and then placing just the cheese and toppings on top, and then pinching the corners until you get a little ball. Do it until you run out of dough. Then drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle Italian Seasoning, parmesan and garlic powder. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until it is brown on top probably around 450 or so. Make your sauce and have it to dip in. It makes a fun snack or dinner if you have some salad or something. Enjoy!