Mike's Homemade Pizza

Mike's Homemade Pizza

World Cuisine European Italian

A great recipe for homemade pizza dough and sauce. The sauce is especially good. Top with whatever you like.

Servings per recipe: 8
Calories per serving: 239
Preparation time: 1h 10m
Total cooking time: 1h 30m

Ingredients:


  • DOUGH:
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • SAUCE:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 6 fluid ounces water
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:


  • 1   In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • 2   In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and shortening. Stir in the yeast mixture. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
  • 3   Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion until tender. Stir in tomato paste and water. Season with sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, basil, oregano, marjoram, cumin, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 4   Recipe makes 2 (12 inch) pizzas. Divide dough in half, and spread onto pizza pans. Cover with sauce, and desired toppings. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 5.6g 9%
    Saturated Fat 1.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg  
Sodium 535mg 21%
Potassium 303mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 41.3g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%
Protein 6.2g 12%
Sugars 3g  
Vitamin A 380IU  
Vitamin C 5mg  
Calcium 22mg  
Iron 3mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 5mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 22mg  
Folate 110mcg