Memories - MAKE THEM!

If you talk to any of my children, they will tell you that I love to make memories.  And, some of our favorite memories were just of simple things.

Like - Friday night Homemade Pizza night!!

I would make the crust, and sauce, and have the toppings, and we would make our pizza.

Not only is it fun, but it sure beats the price of pizzas - either already made, or ready to bake.

Pizza Crust: (adapted from Betty Crocker cookbook)

1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons oil

Mix yeast, sugar, salt and flour in a mixing bowl.

In a measuring cup, measure water, and add in oil.  Stir well, and immediately add to dry ingredients.  Beat vigorously for 20 strokes, or until mixed well.  Knead a few times.  Let rest about 5 minutes.

Roll out on oiled counter, and put in a greased pan.  Add toppings, and bake in a 425 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.

This is for 1 cookie sheet.

Pizza Sauce:

Pizza Sauce recipe:
2 cans tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
Dash onion powder

Put all in a saucepan.  Mix well.  Heat until hot and boiling, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat.  Remove bay leaf.

This makes enough for 2 cookie sheets.  You can either make the 2 cookies sheets pizzas, or make 1 and freeze 1/2 (it freezes well), or cut the recipe in half.

Blessings!  Enjoy making memories with your family!



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