What's For Dinner...WEDNESDAY!

Tonight is an American Favorite... P.I.Z.Z.A

CHICAGO-STYLE PIZZA SAUCE

2 T. olive oil
1/2 small onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 t. sugar
1 t. oregano
1/2 t. basil
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 5 min. Add tomatoes, stir in seasonings and simmer 10 min. Makes enough for 1 large or 2 small pizzas.

FAVORITE PIZZA CRUST

1 pkg. dry yeast

1/4 c. warm water

2 1/2 - 3 cups flour

1 t. salt

2 T. olive oil

2 T. honey

3/4 c. cold water

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand for 10 min.  In mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, olive oil, honey and cold water.  Add yeast mixture and knead with dough hook (or by hand) for 5 min.  Form into a ball and place in oiled bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and let rise about 1 hour.

Divide dough in half and shape each half into a 12 inch round.  Prebake crusts for 10 min.  at 450 before adding toppings.  After topping pizzas, bake again for 10 min.  Makes 2, 12 inch pizzas.