pizza pizza!

we made the most fabulous homemade pizza.  {i am so humble.}  it was my attempt at a healthier meal.  lots of veggies, fresh marinara, but i still had to add a little cheese.

& i want to share it with you!

first & possibly most important is the pizza dough:

1 {0.25 oz} package active dry yeast

1 c warm water

2 c bread flour

2 T olive oil

1 tsp kosher salt

2 tsp sugar

some fresh rosemary {yes, this is my secret to success}

1. in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.  let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.  {i am pretty sure this step is unnecessary since we are using active yeast.  but i am "following"-ish the directions & it dissolves the yeast well, so i let it sit in the water until i needed it.}

2. in a mixer bowl, combine bread flour, olive oil, salt, sugar, rosemary, & yeast + water.  use the dough hook to combine all ingredients until the dough starts crawling up the hook.  cover & rise, about an hour.

{this is when you'll skip down to the pizza portion}

3. turn dough onto very well floured surface {to make your life easier}.  roll out into the shape you would like it.  let the dough proof {ie sit} for about twenty minutes before adding toppings.  {short reason: let the gluten relax, so the dough is super soft & not chewy.}

pizza portion

1. make homemade marinara.  it is super easy & so much more delicious than store bought.  ours is my mom's recipe & you know my theory about not sharing recipes that aren't mine to share, so google & find a delicious one of your own!

2. ingredients!  totally personal preference & what you are in the mood for.  on this occasion, we went with: 

{sauteed mushrooms & onions

note: EVERYTHING is better with sauteed onions}

{fresh mozzarella}

{black olives & artichoke hearts}

3. when your dough is finished proofing, top away!

4. bake at 350 for about 20 minutes-ish, until your cheese is ooey & your crust starts to turn to that beautiful golden brown.

{yum!}

love love,

kjp.