Mmmm... Pizza!

You can make delicious pizza at home! Begin by making the Pizza Dough as directed below. Spread one 15 ounce can of pizza sauce or one 10 ounce container refrigerated Alfredo sauce over each hot, partially baked crust. Add meat; veggies such as green onions, olives, fresh mushrooms, sweet pepper, tomatoes; sprinkle with 1 to 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. Add Parmesan cheese, pepper, and/or cayenne pepper to taste.

Home Made Pizza Dough

Prep: 20 to 50 minutes

Makes: 2 pan or thin-crust pizzas that make 6 servings each

2 3/4 to 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 package active dry yeast

1 cup warm water (120F to 130F)

2 Tablespoons cooking oil or olive oil

1. In a large mixing bowl combine 1 1/4 cups of the flour, the yeast, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; add warm water and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl. Beat on high speed 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.

2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Divide dough in half. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes. Use to make Pan Pizzas or Thin-Crust Pizzas.

Pan Pizzas: Grease two 11x7x1 1/2 inch or 9x9x2 inch baking pans. If desired, sprinkle with cornmeal. With greased fingers, pat dough onto bottoms and half way up sides of prepared pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double (30 to 45 minutes). Bake in a 375F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until brown. Spread sauce onto hot crust; top with meat, vegetables, and cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more or until bubbly.

Thin-Crust Pizza: Grease two 12-inch pizza pans or baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with cornmeal. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough portion into a 13-inch circle. Transfer to pans. Build up edges slightly. Do not let rise. Bake in a 425F oven about 12 minutes or until brown. Spread sauce onto hot crust; top with meat, vegetables, and cheese. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until bubbly.