Pizza

Dough:
2 3/4 to 3 1/4 cups flour
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup warm water (120-130 degrees)
2 Tbs. cooking oil

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups flour, yeast and salt. Add water and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 3o seconds, scraping bowl. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stuff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). (Or just do it all in the Kitchenaid, like I do.) Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into desired pizza shapes and bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Spread sauce (recipe below) on hot crust and top with cheese and desired toppings. Bake for 10-15 minutes more or till bubbly.

Sauce:

1 8-oz. can tomato sauce

1 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. basil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. black pepper

Combine all ingredients.

Note: For a quick lunch or dinner, make dough and shape into small circles (personal pan size) and bake 12-15 minutes or til golden brown. Do not add sauce or toppings. Let cool and place in freezer bags and freeze. For a quick meal, take out of freezer, top with sauce and toppings and bake at 425 degrees till cheese and melted and bubbly.