Pizza

  • 1 envelope (2 1/2 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • tomato sauce
  • dry thyme
  • dry basil
  • dry oregano
  • chili flakes
  • pepperoni, sliced
  • mushrooms, sliced
  • olives, sliced
  • mozzarella grated
  1. Dissolve the yeast and the sugar in the water and let stand until foamy 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Combine 3 cups of flour and the salt in a large bowl.  Make a well and pour in the yeast liquid and add the olive oil.
  3. Mix with a wooden spoon to make a soft dough.
  4. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, adding more flour if necessary, for 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into 3 sections.  If you are going to be freezing some of the dough do so now.  It can be thawed over night and then allowed to rise before you use it.
  6. Place the dough you will be using in a large greased bowl and cover with a damp clean tea towel.
  7. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  8. Punch down the dough and knead 2 minutes.  Cover and let rise again for another 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat the oven to 500 F.
  10. Grease the pan you will be using and dust it with cornmeal lightly.
  11. Stretch out the dough to fit the pan.  Bake 7 to 9 minutes.
  12. Spread the tomato sauce on top and then sprinkle on the dried herbs and chili flakes.
  13. Lay the pepperoni down, followed by the mushrooms, then olives, and then the cheese.
  14. Return to the oven 7 to 9 minutes longer.
  15. Serve.

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