MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA
Pizza Dough
1 package (or 1 T.) active dry yeast 2
1
⁄2
to 3 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup lukewarm water 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 T. honey 2 tablespoons olive oil
In mixer or bowl, pour in water and add yeast and honey. Let sit for
approximately 10 minutes or until small bubbles form on surface top,
ensuring that yeast is alive. Add olive oil and flour. Knead on low speed or
knead by hand until dough is fully incorporated, smooth and elastic,
approximately 5-10 minutes. If dough is still sticking to bowl, add
additional flour sparingly. Let dough rest under damp towel for 10-30
minutes. Roll dough out and continue to shape with hands to fit pizza pan.
Tomato, Basil and Garlic Sauce
1 whole bulb garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 T. sugar
1
1
⁄2
T. extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper
1 28 ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped 1 bunch fresh basil, torn
Saute garlic in extra virgin olive oil for 2 minutes on medium heat until fragrant.
Do not let garlic burn. Add chopped tomatoes and sugar and season with salt
and pepper. Turn up heat and cook until sugar is dissolved and flavors are
incorporated, 2-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add in torn basil.
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RECIPES