Pizza

Pizza Dough

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

2 cups bread flour

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons white sugar

Directions

1.       In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

2.      In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, olive oil, salt, white sugar and the yeast mixture; stir well to combine. Beat well until a stiff dough has formed. Add 1 tsp oil into Ziploc bag and remove all the air.  Place in fridge with class period and kitchen number.

NEXT DAY

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).  Spray pizza pan and sprinkle with cornmeal to soak up the grease.

3.      Turn dough out onto a well floured surface. Form dough into a round and roll out into a pizza crust shape.  Cover with your favorite sauce and toppings and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

 

Pizza Sauce

 

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 1/2 cups water

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

1/2 tablespoon dried oregano

1/2 tablespoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

 

Mix together the tomato paste, water, and olive oil. Mix well. Add garlic, salt and pepper to taste, oregano, basil, and rosemary. Mix well and let stand several hours to let flavors blend. No cooking necessary, just spread on dough.