Healthy Food Dinner Diet Recipes

Pizza Sauce and Dough Recipe

Posted on 14. Jul, 2009 by admin in Pizza Crusts

“The basic pizza dough and sauce ready and waiting for your favorite toppings!”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* PIZZA DOUGH:
* 1/4 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
* 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
* 1 teaspoon white sugar
* 4 cups bread flour
* 2 tablespoons Italian-style seasoning
* 1 teaspoon salt, divided
* 1 1/4 cups flat beer
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
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* PIZZA SAUCE:
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/3 cup chopped onion
* 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
* 1 (28 ounce) can roma tomatoes, with juice
* 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. In a food processor, combine flour, Italian seasoning and salt. Pulse until mixed. Add yeast mixture, flat beer and oil. Pulse until a ball is formed. Scrape dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for several minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Allow dough to rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Place dough balls in separate bowls, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise at room temperature for about 1 hour, then store in the refrigerate overnight.
3. To make the sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Crush tomatoes into saucepan. Add tomato paste, basil, parsley and oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Tags: Main Dish, Pizza Sauce and Dough