Homemade Cheese Pizza
What's better on a rainy night than a good pizza and a good movie?! Especially now that you can rent movies at Wal-Mart for $1.00. Well, that is exactly what Dusty and I are going to do tonight! Dinner and a movie at home in the rain!
But, rather than put nasty, greasy, processed, and refined delivery pizza in our bodies, I have made a Homemade Cheese Pizza! The sauce simmered all day for the maximum amount of flavor and I made the dough fresh, right before we ate it!
Now it's time to settle in, watch The Soloist, and enjoy this awesome dinner. But first, I want to share my pizza recipe with you, so you, your friends, and your loved ones can do the same!
Homemade Cheese Pizza
2 small cans of tomato sauce
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Basil
Oregano
Parsley
Ok, for the sauce it is much better if you eyeball the amounts rather than measure them out. I normally do this, but today I thought I would try measuring it out to share with you guys; but, it is not half as good. The sauce is way overpowering this way. Just season and taste until you find the perfect balance for your taste buds. Simmer on a low heat while you prepare your crust, or simmer all day for maximum flavor.
1 tsp salt
1 tbl almond oil* (or olive)
2 tbl sugar (preferably raw)
1 pkg yeast
1 c warm water
Combine your sugar, water, and yeast in a small bowl.
Combine your flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well (push the flour to the sides so there is a hole at the bottom of your bowl).
Pour your yeast and oil into the well.
Slowly combine to form a dough (my dough was a little dry, so just add in little bits of water to help make a smooth dough).
Knead your dough in to smooth ball.
Let rise in a greased bowl for about 1 hour or until doubled in size (I stick it in an oven safe bowl on the lowest setting for a quick rise).
Punch down and let rest for 10 minutes while you prepare you toppings.
Ingredients
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Basil
Oregano
Parsley
Ok, for the sauce it is much better if you eyeball the amounts rather than measure them out. I normally do this, but today I thought I would try measuring it out to share with you guys; but, it is not half as good. The sauce is way overpowering this way. Just season and taste until you find the perfect balance for your taste buds. Simmer on a low heat while you prepare your crust, or simmer all day for maximum flavor.
Crust
3 c whole wheat flour1 tsp salt
1 tbl almond oil* (or olive)
2 tbl sugar (preferably raw)
1 pkg yeast
1 c warm water
Combine your sugar, water, and yeast in a small bowl.
Combine your flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well (push the flour to the sides so there is a hole at the bottom of your bowl).
Pour your yeast and oil into the well.
Slowly combine to form a dough (my dough was a little dry, so just add in little bits of water to help make a smooth dough).
Knead your dough in to smooth ball.
Let rise in a greased bowl for about 1 hour or until doubled in size (I stick it in an oven safe bowl on the lowest setting for a quick rise).
Punch down and let rest for 10 minutes while you prepare you toppings.
Ingredients
Use between 1/4- 1/2 c of the sauce, depending on your personal preference.
Use 1/2 c of a 2% cheese (I used the Italian 3 Cheese Blend).
You could also pile on multiple veggies, or use a turkey or veggie pepperoni.
*I used almond oil, because I prefer it over olive, but either is fine. Also, I used 3 packets of Truvia in place of sugar.
There you have it, homemade pizza that is much better for you and just as good to you!
Always remember, you can have fun, eat great, and stay healthy all at the same time! :)
Use 1/2 c of a 2% cheese (I used the Italian 3 Cheese Blend).
You could also pile on multiple veggies, or use a turkey or veggie pepperoni.
*I used almond oil, because I prefer it over olive, but either is fine. Also, I used 3 packets of Truvia in place of sugar.
There you have it, homemade pizza that is much better for you and just as good to you!
Always remember, you can have fun, eat great, and stay healthy all at the same time! :)
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