Easy Homemade Pizza

We have this pizza probably once every other week because we LOVE it! I make my own sauce because it is easy, cheap and good, but you could also just buy pizza sauce too.

Dough:

1 Tbls Yeast (or 1 packet)
1 C. Warm Water
1 Tbls. Sugar
1 Tbls. Oil
2 tsp Salt
2-2 1/2 C. Flour

Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.  Mix together yeast, water, sugar, oil and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl. Mix in enough flour to make a dough that is easy to handle (I use about 2 C, then sprinkle up to 1/2 C. flour on the counter to knead into it. If you put too much flour, you will have a tough dough.) Knead about 5 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes.

While you wait for the dough, mix up your sauce:

1 small can Tomato Sauce
Italian Seasoning
Garlic Powder

Mix in seasonings with sauce, to taste. I don't measure, but I would guess around a Tablespoon Italian Season and a sprinkle of garlic to lightly cover top of the cup or bowl. Start slow and add more as needed.

Roll dough out on floured surface to the desired size and thickness. This usually makes about a 14" pizza. Roll edges in and pinch together to make a crust around the edge. Place on pizza baking pan or stone lightly dusted with corn meal. Bake about 8 minutes or until crust starts to turn light golden (Times may vary- I use a stone, with a pan it may be different). Remove from oven and top with sauce and favorite pizza toppings. Bake for another 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and browning.