Pizza... My Way!

Have I mentioned I hate pizza?

Nooooo! I don't hate pizza in general but unless it's from Coverleaf... no thanks. I'd rather make it myself than buy something from the freezer section {which really isn't just limited to pizza?!} or from a chain pizza place. Blech.

So I finally found a pizza crust that I enjoy AND a sauce that we like! The following recipe is most definitely our favorite pizza to make at home but I also enjoy good old homemade {or Cloverleaf} House Favorite... with Olives of course! :)

Homemade Pizza Crust {Bread Maker}

Ingredients
1 cup water plus 2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons oil
3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

 
Directions

1. Place ingredients in pan in order listed or as directed per machine instructions. Select white dough cycle.
2. When machine is finished, remove and form into crusts. Top with desired toppings and bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until crust is light brown

White Pizza Sauce

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 1/2 tablespoons flour

1/2 cup milk

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/16 teaspoon pepper

1/2 garlic clove , minced

1 tablespoon fresh basil , minced

1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese , shredded

Directions

1. Heat butter in a small saucepan. Add flour and stir until thoroughly mixed.
2. Slowly whisk in milk, adding gradually. Stir in remaining ingredients. Will thicken upon standing.

For OUR pizza we top with with shredded/sliced chicken {usually leftover from a previous recipe}, 1 small onion sauteed in butter, and about a half dozen sliced mushrooms. Along with mozzarella cheese of course! YUM!

Cheers!