Toppings:
shredded Parmesan cheese
slices of fresh mozzarella
bacon, fried to crispness, and cut into bite-sized pieces
sweet onion, sliced and caramelized

Basic Pizza Dough
Makes (3) 10-12" pizza crusts

Even when following the same recipe, every batch of pizza dough can vary depending on an array of external factors; how warm it is outside, the humidity, the time of year, and so on. The rise and fall of dough is truly influenced by its surroundings.

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups warm water - 110*F
1 packet of fast-acting yeast
3-1/2 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions: 

1. Measure and heat the water to 110°F. Sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow the yeast to stand undisturbed for a few minutes. It's ready to use when when it looks slightly foamy on top.

2. While the yeast is dissolving and activating, whisk 3.5 cups of the flour, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl.

3. Add the olive oil to the yeast and water. Pour into the flour mixture. Using a large mixing spoon (and then your hands) stir to combine the mixture until a sticky dough forms and al of the ingredients are nicely incorporated.

4. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it double in size, about 30 minutes.

5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and divide it into three even pieces. Knead each section of dough individually, adding a little bit of the remaining flour to the dough and the working surface as needed until the dough bowl is smooth, and not too sticky. Place the dough balls under a kitchen towel and let them rest for another 15 minutes.

6. Select one ball of dough and place it on a lightly floured surface or pizza peel. With floured hands, begin to flatten the ball into a round disc, about 8”-12" in diameter, starting from the center and working out to form the crust.

7. Once the dough is formed, it's time to add sauce and toppings! Try one of our favorite combos bacon & caramelized onions. Remember to not overload on toppings if your crust is on the thinner side.

8. Slide the pizza into your oven or pizza oven, rotate while baking, if needed, and bake until cooked.

9. Enjoy!

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Simple Red Sauce Recipe


Ingredients:
1 can whole San Marzano tomatoes (and any sauce in the can)
4 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Directions: In a blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients together and blend until smooth. Ladle the sauce in a thin layer directly onto the pizza dough.