Sunday, November 20, 2011

Pizza!

I make pizza about once a week, I usually use Boboli or some other ready made pizza crust.  I wanted to make pizza tonight but did not have a crust and did not want to go to the grocery store so I decided to make my own crust.  It turned out great, I don't know if I will ever do it any other way now.  Here is the crust recipe:

2 cups all purpose flour                  
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup water
1 tbsp cooking oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare pizza pan by spraying with non-stick cooking spray . Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Add liquids and stir to incorporate dry ingredients. Knead dough by hand 6-8 times on a lightly floured surface. Roll dough thinly. Place rolled dough onto prepared pizza pan, add favorite sauce and toppings. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes, depending on crust thickness



I brushed the crust with olive oil, added pizza sauce, 2 cloves garlic,minced, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.  I served it with fresh grated parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper. The Cupcake Cab complimented the meal nicely!

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