Pizza, Pizza!

Homemade Pizza is so easy and just as long as you don't take yourself too seriously it's fun too!  The dough is never going to be perfect because we all don't have the time to go and study Domino's secrets in our spare time.  This last one we made was out of this world good!  Making it at home we can put as little or as much of the good stuff that we want on it or half n half since Jonjon doesn't really share my ridiculous love of olives (not picky, love them all equally the same).  In preparation preheat the oven to 450°F for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour.

We bought our dough from Publix for $1.99.  Flatten it with your hands on a slightly floured work surface. Starting at the center and working outwards, use your fingertips to press the dough to 1/2-inch thick.  Turn and stretch the dough until it will not stretch further.  You can also use a kitchen roller (floured) but if you are like us and don't own one a wine bottle works just fine ;)  Let the dough relax 5 minutes and then continue to stretch it until it reaches your desired diameter.  Use your palm to flatten the edge of the dough where it is thicker. You can pinch the edges if you want to form a lip.  We've also made stuffed crust before too and it doesn't take much to place string cheese along the edges and roll the dough over it.  Lightly sprinkle your baking sheet with Italian bread crumbs or corn meal works too.  Too prevent the dough from getting soggy from the toppings you can brush a small amount of olive oil on it, use your finger tips to press down and make dents along the surface of the dough to prevent bubbling. Let rest another 5 minutes.  Spoon on the tomato sauce (we enjoy the 7-herb variety), sprinkle with cheese, and place your desired toppings on the pizza - fresh basil curls are a must for us.  Bake pizza until browned and the cheese is golden, about 10-15 minutes, and Presto!  Enjoy :)