How to make Homemade Pizza Your Family will Love

If you are a pizza lover (and even if you're not) you will love this family favorite! It is as fun to prepare as it is to eat.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 4 c bleached flour
• 1 3/4 c water
• 1 packet quick-rise yeast
• nonstick cooking spray
• large bowl
• large pizza pan
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 3 c shredded cheddar / monterey jack cheese mix (available at Costco)
• 2 T oregano
• 2 T garlic salt
• 1 T basil
• 1 t course ground salt
• 1 t crushed, dried red pepper
• 1/8 c Spice World minced garlic (available from Costco)
• 4 T dried parsley
• 1 c sliced & quartered yard-o-beef or other pepperoni type meat
• 1/2 c sliced green olives
• 1/8 c green olive juice
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 1/2 yellow onion, sliced

1. Heat water over medium heat for 2 minutes.
2. In large bowl add heated water, yeast and salt. Stir and let sit for 2 minutes.
3. Add flour and stir with a fork until all flour is moistened.
4. Knead dough in bowl for 5 minutes.
5. Cover bowl with a towl and let dough rise for 1/2 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
7. Spray pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray.
8. Usa a rolling pen to roll dough over the entire surface of the pizza pan, making sure the pan is covered evenly.
9. Add tomato sauce, garlic, basil, oregano, red peppers and garlic salt to center of dough and mix together with a spoon.
10. Spread mixture over dough leaving approximately 1 inch around the edges.
11. Spread cheese mixture evenly over sauce.
12. Sprinkle green peppers, onions, beef, and olives evenly over cheese.
13. Sprinkle olive juice over ingredients.
14. Bake for 1/2 hour or until cheese is melted, beef is slightly browned and crust is cooked thru out.
15. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
    
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Tips & Warnings

• One pizza serves approximately 4 people.
• A green side salad is the perfect addition to complete this dish.
• Children will love helping you prepare this fun family meal.
• Experiment with other toppings to find your personal favorite.