BalanceSeeker Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I'm going to attempt making homemade pizza tonight to save $, and would love to go with a tried and true recipe that your family loves! I have 2 large jelly-roll pans that I plan to use. Thanks in advance! Christa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Scroll down to Jessica at Trivium Academy's Papa John's pizza recipe. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 http://www.westword.com/2000-10-26/restaurants/the-bite/ I have been making Father Dominic's pizza crust recipe for years after trying many others I didn't care for. (Father Dominic had a PBS series Baking Bread with Father Dom some time in the last 10 years or so.) I found a link to the recipe along with some comments about it. It realy isn't complicated, it's just a basic yeast dough, but you need ot give it time to raise twice. It's the cornmeal in it that gives it a very unique taste adn texture. We love it here. I have made it round and I have made it in Jelly roll pans..doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 This recipe will make 1 pizza - I double it, triple if we have company. Crust: 1 c. warm water 1 tbsp. active dry yeast Let sit for 5 minutes, then add 2 1/2 c. flour 2 tbsp. olive oil (or vegetable) 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt Mix, then knead for a couple of minutes. Let it rest while you prepare everything else, then roll out and place on back side of greased cookie sheet or what-have-you. Sauce: 1 5.5-oz. can tomato paste and one can water (could use a can of tomato sauce) 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. each basil and oregano 1/4 tsp. thyme 1 clove garlic, chopped very fine or crushed Mix all ingredients in saucepan and cook over low heat until bubbly. Let it simmer until you're ready to use it. This covers two pizzas with a thin amount of sauce, double if necessary. Once your dough, sauce, toppings and grated cheese are put together, bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalanceSeeker Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 YUM...thanks everyone! I'm going to try them all! Christa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 We make WW crust - then top with pesto, feta, andoille or hot Italian sausage and banana peppers. YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 We make pizza every Friday. Here's what we use: http://www.tammysrecipes.com/tammys_easy_pizza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 We make pizza on Fridays, too. Last night my kids requested Mexican pizza: crust, refried beans (I'd use only 1/2 a can next time [grin]), salsa, some taco meat and cheese, done. It was a hit and a nice change from pepperoni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I made a pizza last week with the following toppings: Alfredo sauce, Swiss cheese, onions, tomato, and bacon (precooked the onions and bacon) We have also done pizzas topped with pesto, Italian sausage, broccoli, and a combo of mozzarella and fresh Parmesan. I love to play with pizza. I think I'm going to make a dessert pizza here in the next couple of weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 There are 2 things that we do that we love: 1. I make the crust recipe and then we make individual calzones with it by filling it with our favorite stuff and sealing it up. I drizzle olive oil and parmesan cheese over the top before baking. 2. BBQ Chicken pizza: I use leftover chicken or I boil up a couple of large boneless-skinless breasts. I then cut it up or shred it and cook it in a pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper. On the crust I spread BBQ sauce and then layer with red onion, chicken, mushrooms (optional), black olives, cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. After it's done baking I top it with fresh chopped lettuce and tomato with a little cilantro. YUM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Best crust I've ever used is from the Bread Baker's Apprentice book. I found the recipe online here. Then bought the book. It's awesome! It makes 6 pizzas though, and you do it ahead of time. I always have pizza dough in the fridge or freezer. We usually do pizza on a weekend night. Fave toppings here are: the garden pizza - basic pizza sauce, thinly sliced tomato, green pepper, onion, mushrooms with not too much mozzarella, but plenty of real fresh parmesan. bbq chicken pizza - bbq sauce instead of pizza sauce, leftover roast chicken, little bit of jack cheese pepperoni, bacon and black olives is another well liked combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Oh, and this one is super yummy: Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese. I used bacon instead of pancetta and added some cooked chicken. So good. I need to make this again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 So I am seeing in a couple of these recipes, that you only let it rise 10 minutes?? Is that right? What is the purpose of the yeast, then? I didn't think yeast could act that quickly. Does it just add a yeasty taste? I have a recipe I like but it needs about 1.5 hours all told for the dough, so if these quicker ones are good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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