pizza! pizza! pizza!

jerri: "i thought we could get some pizza and talk."

drake: "about what?"

jerri: "i dunno...pizza."

the above is from the strangers with candy episode "virgin jerri". you should watch that episode while eating this pizza. well, you should watch every episode and the movie. amy sedaris is a genius, and i want her career. she is an awesome actor, and has a cook/craft book!!! sign me up.

ok, i've rambled long enough. pizza. it's delicious, cheap, and easy. all our requirements. perfect.

Pizza Dough

• 1 package yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

1. mix yeast, sugar, and water in bowl. let stand for about 5 minutes or so.
2. mix in flour, oil, and salt.
3. mix until the dough forms a ball.
4. let stand for 10 minutes.
5. toss some flour or cornmeal on the dough ball and knead for a bit.
6. transfer to a lightly greased cookie sheet. spread out. make sure it is as even as possible. if part of the crust is real thin, that mother is gonna burn while others are still baking, you feel me?
7. sauce. top. bake for about 15-20 minutes in the oven at 450 degrees.
8. eat up.

Real Easy Sauce

• tomatoes
• garlic
• olive oil
• salt pepper

1. chop tomatoes and garlic.
2. transfer to a blender and add a splash of olive oil, and dash of salt & pepper.
3. pulse a few times. i like to just use the pulse button maybe just 5 or 6 times. it leaves the sauce thicker then just setting the blender to high and letting it go to town.

Even Easier Garlic Butter

• butter
• garlic

1. chop garlic.
2. add to butter.
3. heat up until butter is melted.

making pizza is really easy. i have made multiple pizza with the children i sit, and they love it. it's a fun simple project to do with the little ones, and i think it makes them feel really good to eat something they made!

i topped this pizza half with pineapple, and onions, and the other half with red pepper, mushrooms, broccoli, onion, and artichoke hearts. i also used vegan rella soy cheese, but i make these all the time with no cheese substitute at all, and they are delicious.

this is a great recipe to experiment with. instead of white flour try whole wheat flour. it makes a denser crust, and a great flavor. trying new toppings, and sauce combos are fun too. i love using bbq sauce instead of tomato, and top with pineapple, onion, and chicken style seitan. yum. and as you see in the first photo you can make garlic knots, and breadsticks with it as well. for a crispier crust brush some olive oil on the crust before popping it in the oven.

this dough doesn't cost lots of dough to make (good one, right dad?), and is super easy. enjoy!!!