Pizza Friday

A year or so ago I came across a great idea and decided to implement it.

This great idea was called Pizza Friday.

Meaning, every Friday I make a delicious pizza for my family. 

Since that time, I have been searching for the perfect pizza dough and pizza sauce recipes.  To no avail.

Until about three weeks ago when I stumbled upon my sister's recipe. My search has come to an end.  And the best part of this recipe, the dough doesn't have to rise, so I don't have to plan ahead a couple of hours.  And it is so delicious!

Pizza Crust

What You Need:

1 Tbsp dry yeast (1 pkg)
1 c warm water
1 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp oil
2 1/2 c flour
1 tsp salt

 1/4 c parmesean cheese

2 Tbsp Italian seasoning

What To Do:

Mix all ingredients and set aside for 5 minutes. Oil pan or pizza stone, then sprinkle with corn meal if desired, and push dough out out onto pan/stone (or cookie sheet.) Bake crust for 15 minutes at 400*. Add sauce and toppings and bake until crust is golden brown (approx. 15 more minutes.)

Pizza Sauce

What you need:

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

6 fluid ounces warm water (tomato paste can)

3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp minced garlic

2 Tbsp honey

3/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp dried marjoram

1/4 tsp dried basil

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1/8 tsp dried red pepper flakes

salt to taste

What To Do:

In a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.  Sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Top with veggies.  I generally go with zucchini, mushrooms, olives, leeks, spinach, tomatoes, and green peppers. And cheese.  Delicious.  

Buen Provecho!