Pizza Dough and Sauce

Pizza Dough

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (100�� to 110��)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Combine yeast with warm water. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix just until dough comes together. Turn the mix out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 1 minute. Shape into a ball. Place in a well-oiled bowl. Turn to coat with oil and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Leave in a warm place until dough has doubled. The dough is ready to use or you can punch it down and allow it to rise a 2nd time.

Pizza Sauce
1 can Hunts tomato sauce
1-2 cloves garlic crushed
1 tbsp chopped basil

Simmer on the stove top to allow the flavors to mingle and to allow the garlic to loose the raw taste.

It is time to make pizza!