Pizza!

Most people are intimidated by pizza but when you make it yourself you know exactly what is in your food.

All you need is a bowl and the ingredients and if you are lucky use your kitchen aid mixer, it makes life a whole lot easier.

Recipe:

The Dough

2.5 cups all purpose organic unbleached white flour
1 tablespoon of organic extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon of raw cane sugar
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
1 teaspoon of instant yeast
1 cup of luke warm water

The sauce

one can of organic diced tomatoes (around 400ml)
one can of organic tomato paste (around 156ml)
one teaspoon of fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon of raw cane sugar
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon of organic extra virgin olive oil
1/2 clove of organic garlic

The Method:

Dough:

1. in you kitchen aid mixer add the yeast followed by the warm water and mix until it dissolves.
2. Add the sugar, salt and EVOO and continue mixing.
3. Add the flour slowly until it forms a dough ball. If the mixture is too wet add some more flour.
4. Put the dough on a pizza pan (if you have one) and form the crust. Put the crust in the oven by it self for 5-7 minutes before you add the toppings.

Sauce:

1. In a large heavy bottom fry pan add 1tbsp of EVOO and heat. Add the garlic and fry until almost brown (DON'T BURN) 
2. quickly add the tomatoes and tomato paste to deglaze the pan. Turn down to low heat and add the rest of the ingredients for the sauce.
3. Simmer on low heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, to allow the flavors to develop.

Now you are ready to dress your pizza!
I always do cheese first and sauce on top!