Mamma Mia did someone say Pizza???

Pizza Dough and Mamma Rosa's Sugo di pomodoro

Ingredients:

• Pizza Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups self-rising flour

• 15g yeast (mixed with 1-1/2 cup lukewarm water and 1/2 teaspoon sugar)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup oil (olive oil or vegetable oil)

1. Activate the Yeast:

• In a small bowl, combine the yeast, lukewarm water, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, self-rising flour, and salt.

1. Mix the Dough:

• Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the activated yeast mixture and oil. Mix until a dough forms.

1. Knead the Dough:

• Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

1. First Rise:

• Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until it has doubled in size.

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to the desired pizza-baking temperature (usually around 220oC.

1. Roll Out the Dough:

• Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to your desired thickness on a floured surface.

1. Add Toppings:

• Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Add your favourite pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings.

1. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

1. Serve:

• Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

• 3 can crushed tomatoes.

• 3 cloves garlic, crushed.

• 3 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 large onions diced fine.

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• Handful of fresh basil

• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Prepare the Sauce:

• In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion sauté until fragrant.

1. Add Tomatoes:

• Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir.

1. Season:

• Add dried oregano, basil, salt and pepper, and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.

1. Simmer:

• Allow the sauce to simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

1. Adjust Seasoning:

• Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

1. Use as Pizza Sauce:

• Let the sauce cool a bit before spreading it over your pizza dough as the base.