Showing posts with label pizza. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pizza. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Really really really easy homemade pizza

This pizza dough is easy to make, very versatile, and delicious. Don't be scared if you don't know too much about yeast and dough rising, I promise it's not that tough.

1 1/2 teaspoons of yeast
3/4 cup WARM water
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 1/4 cup white flour
1 cup wheat flour

Dissolve the yeast into the warm water (not boiling water, you want to wake the yeast up from it's dried state not kill it!) Add oil and salt to the mixture, next add the flours, and mix together/knead till combined (maybe 5 minutes). Put dough into a safe place so it can rise for 30-40 minutes, I've let mine rise for much longer and that's fine. I usually put it in the microwave to rise just so it's off the counter.

After the dough has risen roll it out with a rolling pin or just use your hands till it's the size/crust thickness that you want. Put the crust on a baking sheet/pizza pan/baking stone/whatever you have on hand that is oven safe and add your toppings. Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is crisp. I usually make thin crust so it's done in about 15 minutes. Call me if you have any problems (like eating the leftovers, hehe).

Pizza Topping Combo Ideas:
- red sauce, mozz. cheese, sun dried tomatoes, sauteed onions and peppers, pepperoni, parm. cheese
- red sauce, mozz/Cheddar cheese, ham, onions, pineapple
- barbecue sauce, Cheddar cheese, bacon, red onion, garlic
- ranch dressing, mozz cheese, shredded baked chicken, red onions, diced tomatoes, peppers

Monday, January 17, 2011

Crescent Roll Pizza- a favorite for all ages!

I'll post pictures the next time we make these (made them this weekend, but they were eaten too fast to get a good snapshot)! I've been making crescent roll pizza with kids while babysitting since high school and have recently decided to share it's awesomeness (and easy-ness) with family, friends, and all of you. Here's what you'll need:

1 jar tomato sauce
2-4 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 or 2 tubes of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (each will make 8 rolls, people tend to eat between 2-4)
Optional: toppings- pepperoni, sausage, pineapple, pepper, anchovies, extra cheese, etc.

Roll out crescent roll triangles. Put on sauce, cheese, and toppings. Roll up. Follow baking instructions (usually 11-13 minutes in oven) and enjoy!

A fun idea: get lots of different toppings and have a crescent roll pizza party! Each person can create their own pizza rolls and enjoy in just a few minutes.