Homemade Pizza

Being raised in Chicago, my husband and I love thick crusted pizza!!!

• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 3 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp yeast

1. Put all the ingredients in bread machine in the order listed above on the dough only setting or if you do not have a bread machine, mix all ingredients together, kneading until dough is a smooth ball and let rise 1 hour in a covered bowl
2. After the bread machine cycle is done or the one hour rise is done spread out the dough with your hands or rolling pin to fit your pizza pan and let rise for another 20 minutes
3. Top with your favorite sauce and topping
4. Bake at 425 for 20 - 25 minutes until dough is browned and cheese is bubbly!

Our pizza sauce:

• 12 oz can of tomato paste
• 7 oz can of chopped chilies
• Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• Garlic powder
• Cayenne

Mix them all together and spread on the dough and top with your favorite meats, veggies, and cheese!