Cooking Thursday

We have a fairly regular routine for meals on the weekend.  On Saturday nights we almost always have pizza.  And - it's usually just a frozen pizza!  It's economical, easy and there are some pretty good frozen pizza's out there...  But a few weeks ago, I decided to do something different and make a homemade pizza.  It was really good, and I thought I saved the recipe to share with you.  However, when I was ready to put the post together, I couldn't find it...  Even Bob was disappointed because he loved that sauce.
But guess what?  I found it!  So I'm posting it so I don't lose it again.
I made this into 2 pizzas - one for Bob with pepperoni, sausage, bacon and one for me with pineapple, bacon and fresh oregano.  Yum!
This recipe has a no yeast crust which was good, but it was the sauce that was the best.  And - it's so easy!

Best Homemade Pizza

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons water, roughly

1 tablespoon olive oil

5 minute pizza sauce (recipe below)

mozzarella cheese , grated

fresh oregano, or fresh herbs of your choice, for garnish

toppings of your choice

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5 Minute Pizza Sauce

1 (15 ounce) can tomato or tomato sauce

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon minced onion

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients and pulse until smooth.

Store in a resealable container until ready to use. Or, you could also freeze sauce in ice cube trays, pop out cubes, and place in a plastic bag to continue freezing. Use about 5 cubes per large pizza and microwave before spreading.

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until thoroughly combined and set aside.

Combine the water and oil in a separate jug or cup.

Slowly add the water mixture to the flour mixture, holding back a little in case you don't need it all.

Using a wooden spoon, or your hands, mix until the dough should be soft, but not sticky. Add a splash more water if your dough is too dry.

Lightly flour your work area and a rolling pin then roll dough into a 12-inch circle using your hands (to make 2 smaller pizzas, divide the dough into 2 and roll into 2 8 inch pizzas).

Transfer the pizza base to a nonstick pizza base or large baking tray. Spoon the 5 Minute Pizza Sauce over the pizza base. Cover generously with a layer of cheese, toppings of your choice, and fresh oregano.  

Bake the pizza for 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown. Slice and enjoy!