Pizza

Who doesn't love fresh homemade pizza? Yumm, Pizza is one of my favorites. There are so many different ways you can make a pizza. I usually make a plain cheese for the girls and make one with all sorts of different toppings for me and the hubby. I made today's pizza with my Dough Recipe

Once the dough is prepared and has risen separate into 4 different pieces and let them rest another 15 minutes

Press the dough down in a greased pizza pan and create a edge for the crust at the ends

Place sauce in center and spread evenly 

Spread cheese evenly on sauce and add any type of toppings you'd like. I usually use the Mexican shredded cheese blend. 

Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until edges of pizza are golden brown.

 This one was made with turkey pepperoni and seasoned with oregano and parsley. I like placing the pepperoni under the cheese

Basic Bread Dough

This recipe was passed down to me from my older sister Maha. It's one of the easiest bread dough recipes I have come across and use it all the time. I decided to make it today for some pizza!

First mix 2 cups warm water wiith 2 tbsp sugar. Then add in packet of dry yeast

Once the yeast is activated add the oil, egg and salt

Mix it gently

Add in flour gradually until it is all incorporated. Depending on the brand of flour, use your judgement to decide if more or possibly less flour is required.

Knead till all flour leaves the edges of the bowl and dough is smooth

Grease a clean bowl with a bit of oil. Place dough in center of bowl and knead it a few times more to incorporate some of the oil in the dough to prevent crusting. 

Cover the dough with a plastic bag and place in a warm place for about an hour. I usually run my microwave for 30 seconds on high and then place the bowl in there. I usually cook the dough in a preheated oven at 400 degrees till its a nice golden brown color. 

• 2 cups warm water
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 pkt active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 5 cups of flour
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Directions

1. Place water and sugar in large bowl. Add in yeast, stirring gently.
2. Allow to rest for 5 min. Add in oil, salt and egg. Mix in flour gradually. Depending on the brand of flour, use your judgement to decide if more or possibly less flour is required. Knead till all flour leaves the edges of the bowl and dough is smooth. Pat a little butter or possibly oil over dough to prevent crusting. Cover with plastic sheet, then towel.
3. Let rest in a warm place for an hour