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Cheese Pizza Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
Dough Ingredients:
1 cup lukewarm water
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1 tablespoon corn meal
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 package yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour or unbleached white flour

Sauce Ingredients & Prep:

Combine the following ingredients in a sauce pan and cook into a smooth sauce, on medium heat, stirring regularly. Then, refrigerate or cool to room temperature before applying to the pizza.

2 cans (14.5 oz.) Whole Peeled Tomatoes
1 can (14.5 oz.) Pizza Sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
1/2 teaspoon California Garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne black pepper

Dont forget you favorite toppings and 2-3 cups of mozzerella cheese!

DIRECTIONS:

Dough Preparation:

Step:1: In a large bowl, mix water, milk, brown sugar, salt and shortening with an electric mixer on a low speed for about 1 minute.

Step:2:.Add corn meal, olive oil and yeast, and continue mixing it for one minute.

Step:3:Let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step:4:Add the remaining flour and mix it with your hands.

Step:5:Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead the dough about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step:6:Form the dough into a ball and place it in a covered bowl at an ambient temperature of 70°F-85°F.

Step:7:Let it rest about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step:8:Push down the dough and make a 12" to 14" circle with your hands or a rolling pin, if you prefer.

Step:9:Rub the olive oil on the baking sheet and place the pizza dough on it, let it rest for another 45 minutes.

Assembly & Baking:

Step:10:Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Step:11:Brush the olive oil in the area of the pizza dough on the center, but not brush on the outer ring of the dough.

Step:12:Spread the pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings on the dough.

Step:13:Place the pizza into the oven on the lowest rack, reduce your oven temperature to 375°F, and bake about 8 to 10 minutes,or, until the crust has browned and the toppings are bubbly.