Pizza Dough Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp yeast
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning (optional)
• 4 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Proofing The Yeast: In a bowl, mix sugar, ½ cup of warm water, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Mixing The Pizza Dough: Combine flour, salt, and Italian seasoning (optional). Add to the yeast mixture along with 3 tbsp olive oil and another ½ cup warm water. Knead for 5 minutes until dough is stretchy.
3. Letting The Dough Rise: Oil a bowl, place the dough in it, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
4. Stretching The Dough: Lightly flour a surface and roll the dough into a 12-inch circle.
5. To Make Pizza: Preheat oven to 450°F. Oil a pan or sprinkle with cornmeal, add your stretched dough, toppings, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup grated onions
• ¾ tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tomatoes: Break down the tomatoes into chunky pieces using hands, shears, or an immersion blender.
2. Cook the Aromatics: In a saucepan, heat olive oil and cook onions, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Simmer the Sauce: Add tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Simmer for 30 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
4. Store or Use: Use immediately on pizza or store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for 3 months.