HOMEMADE PIZZA RECIPE

A great recipe for homemade pizza dough & sauce


Pizza-making is a fun family activity for mixed ages," All enjoy playing with the dough -- kneading it, watching it rise, punching it down, stretching, and shaping it. Although it is messy, it is hard to really mess up. If it ends up being a little too thick here or a little too thin there, who cares? You made it and it's yummy."

PIZZA DOUGH:

5 cups unbleached flour
2 packets yeast
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt plus a big pinch of sugar
2 cups warm water

PREPARATION:

• .Put the flour in a mound on your counter, in a large bowl and make a well in the middle.
• .Pour the yeast, salt, and sugar into the well. Add just a bit of warm water and start stirring with a fork. As the water and flour mix, and a paste starts to form, add more water. Keep on stirring and adding water to the paste until all the water is used
• Take turns kneading the dough for about 15 minutes. The dough should be smooth and soft. When it starts to sticky, add flour. Shape into a ball.
• Put 2 teaspoons of olive oil into a large bowl and turn dough ball around in the bowl to coat with a thin film of oil. Cover with a damp dishtowel and place in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes.

While the dough is rising, start the sauce.

Seasoned Tomato Sauce

12 oz can tomato paste
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons dry onion
2 cans filled with water
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dry onion

This sauce is so easy,Heat the oil in a 2 quart size saucepan. Add the dried onion and garlic. Stir the onion and garlic around in the oil for about 30 seconds, or until they start to smell good. Add the tomato paste. Now fill the empty can with fresh water and add it to the pot. Do it again, so two cans of water have been added. Stir it all up until the sauce is smooth and thick. Add the seasonings. Cover and simmer for about 5 or 10 minutes depending on your time and fuel situation. After the flavors have mingled long enough to know each other better, you are done.

Place toppings in bowls, ready to assemble. Remove the sauce from the heat and the dough from the unheated oven, and preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Assembling your Pizzas:

• On a counter, punch down the dough and divide it into 2 or more, equal sized balls (2 balls will give you enough for 2 medium pizzas)
• Roll out the dough with a rolling pin. Then flour your hands. Here comes the fun "pro pizza parlor" part. It may take some practice, but once everyone gets the hang of it, there's no going back. Make two fists. put rolled dough on clenched hands, and moving your fists in a rotating circular motion,
• Stretch the dough with your hands to fit two jelly roll pans, or four 8" pie tins, leaving a lip to hold in the sauce and toppings.
• Spoon tomato sauce over dough and cover with desired toppings.
• Bake pizza at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes. If baking two at a time, exchange racks half way through. As always, cook until done.

Give the pizza a couple minutes to cool, and dig in!

MARGHERITA PIZZA RECIPE

THE DELICIOUS MARGHERITA PIZZA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

12 inch uncooked NY style dough crust
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup Fresh basil leaves
1 28-ounce (795-g) can peeled tomato, crushed
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
fresh cracked pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTION:

Preheat the oven to 500°F . Lightly oil 17-inch pizza pan. Spread the dough onto the pizza pan and top with half of the peeled tomatoes. Add garlic and basil. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 10 minutes; then slide the pizza off the pan onto an oven rack and bake 5 minutes. until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

Remove from oven and top with parmesan cheese Cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 480
Total Fat: 16g (Saturated Fat 6g)
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 450mg
Total Carbohydrate: 64g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugar 8g)
Protein: 23g.

Balinese Fish Curry

BALINESE FISH CURRY RECIPE


INGREDIENTS:

• 500 gm fish
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• 1/2 inch piece ginger chopped
• pinch of turmeric
• chilli powder to taste
• 1 tsp tamarind soaked with little water
• 1 cup coconut milk
• salt for taste
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 inch piece of lemon grass crushed
• 1 tsp oil
• a handfull of fresh basil

DIRECTION:

Clean the fish, add a little salt and pepper ans set aside. Heat the oil in a pan, and saute the onion, ginger and lemon grass. Add the chilli powder, turmeric and the tamarind juice. Pour in the coconut milk, salt to taste and bring to a boil. Now slip in the fish, cook till done. Top with the fresh basil and serve over streamed rice

Chicken Fajita Pizza

CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

pizza dough, for 12 inch pizza (you can use refreigerated pizza crust if you like
2 Chicken Breast Halves (boneless & skinless)
½ tsp garlic powder
1 medium Red Bell Pepper strips
2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
½ mild salsa
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 tsp Olive oil
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp. Fresh Cilantro/Coriander Leaves


DIRECTION:

• Preheat oven to 450° F.
• Heat oil in large skillet.
• Line a vented pizza pan or large baking sheet with parchment baking paper that has been trimmed so edges will not hang over the pan or touch the oven wall. Place pizza crust on parchment-lined pan. Mist the crust and the rim with olive oil.
• Cut the peppers and onions into 1/2 inch strips. Cut the chicken into thin strips.
• In a large non-stick skillet heat 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, Add chicken and cook, stirring Frequently until lightly browned
• To the chicken add remaining oil, bell peppers, onions, fajita seasoning and garlic.
• Continue to sauté until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender crisp. Remove from heat and drain any juices. Add the salsa.
• Reduce oven temperature to 425° F. Keeping pizza crust on the pan sprinkle the colby cheese over the crust. Arrange the chicken mixture over the cheese, sprinkle the monterey jack cheese on top of the chicken.
• Pre-bake dough until it is a very light golden brown, about 10 minute. To crisp the crust, remove from the parchment-lined pan and place crust directly on the oven rack for 2-3 additional minutes.
• Remove from the oven, sprinkle with cilantro/coriander leaves, let stand 8-10 minutes Serve with additional salsa and sour cream, if desired

Yield: 8 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 320, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 6 g,Cholesterol 45 mg, Carbohydrates 36 g, Protein 18 g, Sodium 280 mg,Fiber 2 g

BreakFast Pizza Recipe

BREAKFAST PIZZA WITH MEAT

INGREDINETS:

prebaked refrigerated 12-inch pizza crust, at room temperature
1 (2 1/2 ounce) package country gravy mix
1cup milk
1cup chopped sausage links, cooked
8 eggs
1cup bacon bits, cooked
1cup Water
2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.

DIRECTION:

Preheat oven to 375 Degree
In saucepan add water and milk.
Wisk in gravy mix, and bring to a boil.
Simmer 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly til thick.
In large skillet, melt margarine
Beat eggs with milk and add to skillet.
Scramble eggs in skillet until set and in small chunks.
Place crust on pizza stone or cooky sheet.
Spread gravy evenly over the top.
Sprinkle meats over gravy.
Sprinkle eggs over meats.
Salt and pepper to taste
Sprinkle cheese over eggs evenly.
Bake at 400 for 10-15 mninutes until bubbly and cheese is melted and browning.
Cool slightly and cut into wedges.

Deep pan Chicago Style Pizza

Deep Pan Chicago Style Pizza


Just try this at home and enjoy with your family You can invite Your guest for dinner. Just using this simple recipe you can learn the art of making pizza.
this could be the great chicago style pizza

Need for this:
1 c Warm tap water
3 1/2 c Flour
1 pk Active dry yeast
1 ts Salt
1/2 c Coarse ground cornmeal
1/4 c Olive oil
1 lb Mozzarella, sliced
28 oz Can whole tomatoes
2 Garlic cloves, minced
4 tb Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
5 fresh basil leaves, shredded
1 lb Sausage, removed from the casing and crumbled

Preparation of Crust:

Pour the warm water into a large mixing bowl and dissolve the yeast with a fork. Add 1 c of flour, all of the cornmeal, salt, and Olive oil. Mix well with a spoon. Continue stirring in the rest of the flour 1/2 c at a time, until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl.

Flour your hands and the work surface and kneed the ball of dough until it is no longer sticky.

Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl, sealed with plastic wrap, for 45 to 55 minutes in a warm place, until it is doubled in bulk. Punch it down and kneed it briefly. Press it into an oiled 15-inch deep dish pizza pan, until it comes 2 inches up the sides and is even on the bottom of the pan. Let the dough rise 15-20 minutes before filling.

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Cook the crumbled sausage until it is no longer pink, drain it of its excess fat. Drain and chop the tomatoes. After dough finshed rising lay the cheese
over the dough shell. Then distribute the sausage and garlic over the cheese. Top with the tomatoes. Sprinkle on the seasonings and parmesan cheese.

Heat oven to 475 degrees. Bake pizza until crust is golden, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing

Pizza Dough Recipe

HOW To MAKE PIZZA DOUGH

Pizza dough is made with yeast so it does take a little advance planning, but it's easy to handle and can be frozen. This recipe makes enough dough for about two 12-inch pizzas

INGREDIENTS:

2 package of Active Dry Yeast
11/4 cup of Warm Water
2 tbsp. of Olive Oil
3 cups of All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp. of Salt
1 tbsp. of Honey
pizza pan or baking sheet


INSTRUCTIONS:

Stir 11/4 cup of warm water and honey in a small bowl with yeast and stir until yeast dissolves.
Add olive oil to the yeast mixture. With the motor running, pour yeast mixture through feed tube; process for 1 minute, until the mixture forms a ball. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm place for about 45 minutes - until the dough rises to about double its original size. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F Dump the dough back onto the floured surface and punch it down, getting rid of any bubbles. Divide the dough in half and let it rest a few minutes. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle, depending on your personal preference for how thick pizza crust should be.

Transfer the dough to an oiled pizza pan or baking sheet Add sauce, cheese and toppings as desired. If you like, brush exposed edges of the crust with olive oil. Bake each pizza for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crust is nicely browned and cheese is melted.

Sea Food Pizza Recipe

Tasty Sea Food Pizza Recipe




Ingredients:


1 pack of Pizza Crust Mix
1 cup of mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup of Crab Meat
1/4 cup of Green Peppers
1/2 cup of Crushed Pineapple
3/4 cup of Tiny Shrimps
1 cup of cheddar cheese 3/4 cup garlic & tomato sauce
4 1/4 oz. of Sliced Black Olives
4 mashrooms sliced

Preparation:

Spread pizza dough on to a pizza pan. Spread the Garlic & Tomato sauce on top of the dough. Top with crab, shrimp, pineapple, mushrooms, olives, green pepper, cheddar & mozzarella cheese Place on pizza stone in oven and bake until golden brown.

Cheese Pizza Recipe

CHEESE PIZZA RECIPE

Home made pizza is very tasty and easy to make

Ingredients:

1 Ready made pizza crust

1 28 oz can tomato puree

1 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp Basil

1 Large clove garlic,minced

1 Bay leaf

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C.). Place the shell on an ungreased 12-inch (30 cm) nonstick pizza pan.Mix tomato puree, garlic and herbs in saucepan.To assemble the pizza, spread the pizza sauce over the shell, leaving a 1-inch border around the rim. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and half of the mozzarella.

Sprinkle evenly with oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Top with remaining mozzarella.Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until the crust is crisp and the cheese is melted and browned. Cut into 6 wedges

Cook's Notes:

Everyone loves pizza, but a brightly colored salad of spinach, red onion and oranges can compete--and complement the dinner.

Nutrient Information:

445 Calories
16 g Total Fat
8.5 g Saturated Fat
0 g Polyunsaturated Fat
55 g Carbohydrates
25 g Protein
64% Vitamin A
35% Vitamin C
511 mg Calcium
5 g Fiber

PIZZA WITH POLENTA CRUST

PIZZA WITH POLENTA CRUST

I have this recipe from Gourmet Grains, Beans and Rice for Polenta Crust

nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup grated fatfree parmesan

Spray a10 inch pie pan with nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 350. Place cornmeal in a small bowl. Add cold water and stir until well mixed. Stir cornmeal mixture into saucepan of boiling water. Cook, stirring over low heat until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir salt and Parmesan.

Spread cornmeal mixture to form a crust in the greased pan, using wet hands or a spatula. Spread evenly across bottom and up sides. Bake uncovered for 30 miutes.

Make this crust on a rather large square pan and do not shape into a
pie, then cut into squares.Toppings can consist of sauteed green
and yellow peppers , mushrooms,etc.

Thai Chicken Pizza Recipe

Thai Chicken Pizza Recipe
Have taste of great Thai Chicken


Ingredients:

1 pre-baked pizza crust (12 inch)
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 jar peanut sauce (6 ounce size)
1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts
8 ounces cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 bunch green onions
1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a small bowl, stir together the peanut sauce and peanut butter. Spread over the pizza crust. Arrange strips of chicken on top. Sprinkle on the green onions and cheese.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and crispy. Top with peanuts, carrot shreds and bean sprouts. Slice into wedges and serve.

This recipe for Thai Chicken Pizza serves/makes 6

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Malden Pizza Recipe

MALDEN PIZZA
make at home the tasty pizza

1 Pizza crust dough, your choice
1 Tbsp. All purpose flour
2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. salt
1/16 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
3/4 cup grated part skim mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 oz. canned flaked tuna, drained and broken up
4 oz. canned small or medium shrimp, drained
1/2 cup fresh kernel corn
3/4 cup grated part skim mozzarella

Prepare pizza dough. Roll out and press in greased 12 inch pizza pan, forming rim around edge.

Measure next 4 ingredients into small saucepan. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk. Heat and stir until mixture is boiling and thickened. Place saucepan in cold water. Stir to cool. Spread over crust.

Layer remaining 5 ingredients over top in order given. Mozzarella Cheese, tuna, shrimp, corn and mozzarella on top. Bake on bottom rack in 400 F. oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or for 10 minutes if using partially baked crust. Cuts into 8 wedges.

Baked White Fish with Onion, Peppers, Olives, and Feta

Baked White Fish with Onion, Peppers, Olives, and Feta

I was looking for a recipe for fish and this is how I cooked it after reading several similar things in various magazines and cookbooks. It was fantastic.

2 medium sized halibut filets (Use fish that is thick)
1/2 T olive oil (or less, depending on your pan)
1/4 cup very finely diced red onion
1/3 cup crumbled feta
1/2 cup very finely diced red pepper
1/4 cup very finaly diced green olives

Preheat oven to 400. Spray small glass or ceramic casserole dish with nonstick spray.

Heat olive oil in nonstick frying pan and saute red pepper and
onion about 3 minutes. Add olives and saute about 2 minutes
more. Turn off heat.

Put fish in casserole dish and season with salt and pepper. Spread
a small amount of mayo evenly over the surface of each piece of
fish. Stir feta into red pepper/onion/olive mixture and spread that
over the top of fish.

Bake until fish is opaque and white throughout and topping is
barely starting to brown, about 15 minutes. The mayo and the
topping will keep the fish moist. Serve hot.