From the crust to the pizza sauce it is all made from scratch. This recipe will satisfy your cravings without the extra $$ from a normal delivery pizza.
Crust:
1 Package of Active Dry Yest OR 2 1/4 tsp. of Yeast
1 tsp. Sugar
1 Cup of Warm Water
2 TBSP Olive Oil
1 tsp. Salt
2 1/2 Cups Flour
Cornmeal
Sauce:
1 16oz can of Tomato Sauce
1 TBSP Dried Onion
2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1 tsp. Garlic Power
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper.
Toppings:
Shredded Cheese
Pepperoni Slices
Preheat oven to 450 F.
In a pot add the tomato sauce, dried onions, italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
Let sauce cook at a medium-low heat for 20 min and then remove from heat to cool.
In a medium bowl add yeast, sugar and water. Let sit for 10 min.
Add olive oil and salt. Mix together and then add the flour.
Once it comes together as a “ball” place the dough onto a floured board or surface.
Start to knead the dough into the flour until it is no longer sticky, about 5-8 min. It should become a smooth dough. Let it rest for 12 min.
Roll dough out into a rectangle that should mirror the same size as a cookie sheet.
Spread an even layer of cornmeal onto a cookie sheet.
Transport dough onto the cookie sheet and bake for 8 min.
Now add your pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni and place back into the oven for an additional 10-12 min, until crust is golden brown on the edges.
TIPS:
For the sauce, I actually use half of a 28oz can of crushed tomatoes. I like to use crushed tomatoes because they have small pieces of tomato that I find give off more flavor. It also will make it a bit thicker, then if you use tomato sauce.
The best thing about this pizza dough is that you don’t need your standing mixer! (But you will be ok if you decide to go ahead an use one.)
Kneading dough 101: When placing the dough onto the floured surface you start by folding the dough in half using the palm of your hand. Then, still using the palm of your hand, push the dough forward. And continue to fold and push forward. *You may have to add more flour as you go, because you want the dough to be smooth, so add flour in small amounts*
Cornmeal is a great way to make your crust have a “crunchy” bite to it. Bonus! You don’t have to worry about greasing the pan.
Don’t you hate it when pepperoni slices are not crispy on your pizza? Good news! My wonderful mother-in-law taught me a trick for crispy pepperoni. Place paper towels onto a plate and add the slices on top. Now microwave it for about 1 min. All of the grease will soak into the paper towels and you will have semi-crispy peperoni to top onto the pizza. While it continues to cook in the oven, the pepperoni will get even more crispy!
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