Sep 4, 2009

Pizza Dough

Who doesn't love Pizza!?! One great way to enjoy it and to have it just the way you like it is to make it yourself. Make extra and freeze some for later!

2 1/2C flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2-2 tsp yeast (as little or much yeast you want - some prefer it yeasty)
3/4 C warm water
3T olive oil
1T honey
Optional:Sprinkle pizza seasoning, or some of your favorite herb into the dough (looks pretty)

Corn meal for dusting

Pizza Sauce - you could use spaghetti sauce but I don't think it tastes the same.

Your favorite toppings.

-Heat oven to HOT like 500
-Mix all ingredients and kneed for 5 mins.
-Let rise til doubled in size
-Roll out dough in as big or as little pizzas you want - whatever shape... I use cookie sheets so mine are always rectangles.
-Roll out thin and poke all over with fork (helps prevent big bubbles)
-dust pans with cornmeal for nice crunchy bottom
-Spray dough with nonstick spray (helps to prevent soggy dough)
-Briefly cook each rolled out dough for 5-8 minutes
-Spread sauce and load with toppings
Bake 475 for 15-30 mins.

Topping ideas:
Steak chunks
Artichoke hearts
Spinach
Zucchini slices (thin)

Have fun and don't be afraid to experiment!!!