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.
