Name: Mamma Mia Pizza
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cup sifted flour; 2 packages active dry yeast; 1 1/2 cup water; Olive or vegetable oil; 2 1/2 tsp salt; 3 cup shredded cheese; Pizza sauce; 3 tbsp olive or vegetable oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic; 2 can (large) tomato sauce; 3/4 cup water; 1 bay leaf; Dash pepper; 1 tbsp oregano; 1 tbsp salt; 2 tsp sugar; 1 tsp basil

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Mamma Mia Pizza

Courses: Meats & Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 90 mins Cook Time 30 mins

Cooking Temp: 450 F

Description

Makes 2 pizzas

Instructions

In large bowl combine 2 c. flour and yeast. Blend water, 3 T. oil and salt; heat to lukewarm. Add to flour mix; beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Stir in 1½ - 2 cups more flour to make dough stiff. Knead on floured board until smooth. Place in greased bowl; turn once to grease entire surface. Cover and let rise 1 hour until double. Punch down; let rest 10 minutes. Form into 2 balls. Roll each to fit a 15 inch pizza pan. Place in pans and form edges. Prick crusts. Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Spread pizza sauce over surfaces. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Add desired toppings and drizzle 1-2 T. olive oil over all. Bake 10 minutes longer.

Pizza Sauce:

Sauté onion in oil until golden. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes longer, stirring. constantly. Add remaining ingredients and simmer slowly, uncovered for 1 hour. Remove bay leaf. Use half the sauce to make 2 pizzas. Freeze remainder. Makes 1 quart sauce.