Showing posts with label Pizza. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pizza. Show all posts

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Homemade Pizza Sauce


1 15 oz can of tomato sauce
1 6 oz can of tomato paste
2 tsp basil
2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 cloves of garlic, crushed

Mix all the above ingredients in a medium size bowl.  Spread on your pizza dough.  



Pizza Dough



2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tbsp oil
Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix the water and oil together then add to the dry ingredients and mix until well blended. Kneed for a few minutes by hand or in a stand mixer with a dough hook.
Lightly oil a bowl, place dough in the bowl and roll it around to oil the outside of the dough. Cover bowl for 20 minutes for dough to rise. 
Spread dough out onto a 12" or 16" pizza pan. I use a 12" pan and this was a really thick dough. If you don't want it quite as thick you could use a larger pan or split the dough into two crusts. Oil the top, add your favorite spices, sauce and toppings. Cook on 450 for 11-15 minutes. 

Monday, January 3, 2011

Wild West Pizza


1 can Pillsbury refrigerated classic pizza crust
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 can refried beans
1 cup taco sauce or chunky style salsa
1 can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, well drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup sliced green onions

Heat oven to 400*. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Unroll dough place on cookie sheet. Starting at center, press out dough onto 14 x 12 inch rectangle. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of crust being to brown.

Meanwhile, in 8 inch skillet, cook ground beef sprinkled with salt and pepper over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.

Spread refried beans evenly over partially baked crust.  Spread 1/2 cup of the taco sauce over beans. Top with ground beef mixture, corn and cheese.

Bake 10 to 14 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Cut into squares or wedges; serve with remaining 1/2 cup taco sauce.