Monday, July 5, 2010

Homemade Pizza

Ingredients:
1 3/4 to 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 envelope Pizza Yeast
1 1/2 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup very warm tap water
3 T oil


Toppings:  baby spinach,pepperoni,pineapple tidbits, mushrooms, cooked ground meat,tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese (any choice toppings)


1.Preheat oven to 425 F.
2.Combine 1 c. of flour,yeast,salt and sugar in large bowl.
3.Add water and oil. Mix together until blended: about a minute.
4.Add 1/2 c. gradually until soft dough is formed( it will be slightly sticky). Add additional flour if  needed  form a dough ball.
5.Knead on a floured surface adding additional flour if needed, until smooth and elastic; about 4 minutes.with floured hands,press the dough out to fill greased pizza pan(I used an iron skillet) or roll dough to 12 inch circle.
6.Top pizza with favorite topping and sauce,sprinkle some Italian  spices mix.
7.Bake for 12-15 at the bottom oven rack or until cheese is bubbly.





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