Pizza
Pizza Base
Ingredients
2 cups
All purpose flour
¼ tsp
Salt
1½ Tbsp
Olive oil
1½ tsp
Dried yeast
1 tsp
Sugar
Instructions
1
In ½ cup lukewarm water, soak sugar and yeast for about 10 minutes or until frothy.
2
Combine oil with flour, add salt then add yeast mixture and bind to a soft dough.
3
Use more warm water if needed.
4
Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
5
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth and a plate.
6
Let rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours or until doubled in size.
7
Place on a greased pizza tray, prick with a fork. Pinch the edges to form a crust (sprinkle cornmeal on the pizza pan, for a crispier crust).
8
Preheat oven 450°F
9
Knead dough on a floured surface and roll into a 12 inch circle.
Ingredients
Pizza sauce
(recipe under "Italian" or store bought)
Grated cheese choice
(mozzarella, Monterey jack, cheddar, Parmesan, goat, ricotta, etc.)
Onions
Bell peppers
Tomatoes
Mushrooms
Olives
Spinach
Jalapeno
Pepperoni
Ham
Chicken
Instructions
1
Spread sauce on the pizza base and sprinkle grated cheese, place desired toppings.
2
Sprinkle Italian seasoning and more cheese if desired.
3
Bake pizza for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
4
See variations in pizza base under"Italian".