Pizza
A classic Italian-style pizza made with homemade dough, no-cook pizza sauce, and assorted toppings.
Ingredients
active dry yeast
1 envelope
warm water
1 c.
salt
1/2 tsp.
olive oil or vegetable oil
2 tbsp.
all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c.
pizza sauce (see recipe below)
mozzarella cheese (shredded)
8 oz.
pizza toppings (as desired)
tomato paste
1 6-oz. can
whole tomatoes (crushed with a spoon)
1 16-oz. can
garlic (minced)
2 cloves
oregano
1 tsp.
basil
1 tsp.
olive oil or vegetable oil
1 tsp.
onion (chopped)
1/4 c.
green bell pepper (seeded and chopped, optional)
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Instructions
1
Make the pizza dough
Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of warm water. Stir in the salt and oil. Gradually add the flour and stir. Beat vigorously for 20 strokes. Let the dough rest for about 5 minutes. Place the dough in a warm spot, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in size (about 45 minutes). Punch down the dough to release the air. Divide the dough in half.
2
Shape
Lightly oil 2 baking sheets or 2 10-inch pizza pans. Using floured fingers, press each half of the dough into a 10-inch circle. Pinch the edges with your fingers to keep the sauce from running off.
3
Make the pizza sauce
In a large bowl, mix all the pizza sauce ingredients together with a fork until well combined.
4
Assemble
Spread the pizza sauce over the dough. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings.
5
Bake
Bake at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest at least 5 minutes before cutting.
