What can I say, I LOVE pizza! Who doesn't? Well, you're crazy for sure if you don't. And maybe you should examine the kind of pizza you have partaken if you don't think you do....Pizza is divine, especially a good thin crust pizza. There's nothing better in my opinion. And none of that store bought pizza dough! I must admit that I have used it in my time, but I don't ever remember it being a tasteful experience. Nothing against those of you who use them, if that is your cup of tea, than go for it. But I have here a recipe that I found on Recipezaar, and it was easy, and most of all really tasty! It makes 2 12 inch pizzas, which for my household, is perfect because I have a very picky husband. I love him very much, but man, he is PICKY! Yes, I am shouting that one. He does not eat tomatoes, yes I know, that is crazy. My favorite is the Marguerite pizza, and my husband likes pepperoni, so that is what I made! So, if you want a delicious homemade pizza, here is the recipe, you can thank me later..... :)
Marguerite Pizza
For the dough:
Ingredients
Directions
1. Mix a little sugar into the warm water.2. Sprinkle yeast on top.
3. Wait for 10 minutes or until it gets all foamy.
4. Pour into a large bowl.
5. Add flour, salt, olive oil.
6. Combine.
7. Knead for 6-8 minutes until you have a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (add a bit more flour if you need to).
8. Cover and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
9. Lightly grease two 12-inch pizza pans.
10. Sprinkle with a little bit of cornmeal.
11. Divide dough in half.
12. Place each half on a pizza pan and pat it with your fingers until it stretches over the whole pan.
13. Try to make it thicker around the edge.
14. If desired, pre-bake at 425 F for 10 minutes (I don't always do this).
15. Then spread with pizza sauce and use the toppings of your choice.
16. Bake at 425 F for 10-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot.
17. Makes 2 12-inch pizzas.
18. If you don't want to use all the dough, you can freeze it.
19. Take a portion of dough, form into a ball, rub olive oil over it and place it in a freezer bag (the oil makes it easier to take out of the bag).
20. When you want to make a pizza, take dough out of freezer and allow to thaw before using.
Mozzerella cheese
tomatoes
basil
olive oil
parmesan cheese
I brush some olive oil over the dough after I have pre-baked it. I then cut a clove of garlic in half and rub it all over the dough and olive oil. I sprinkle shredded mozzerella cheese over the dough and than cover with thinly sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle basil over the tomatoes and last but not least, sprinkle some shredded parmesan cheese over the whole pizza. I then put back in the oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned edges and the cheese is bubbly. Simple, delicious, timeless.
