Sunday, March 6, 2011

Pizza!

Homemade pizza is so easy, even if you aren't the greatest baker. I use a really easy recipe for the dough that I played around with when I used to be a baking counselor at summer camp. We baked pizza with the kids. Funny, there was more flour on the kids than in the pizza! The crazy thing is, they had me baking with the kids, and I can't really bake. But even I couldn't screw it up. Much :) Finally got it right and now I make homemade for my family any time they want it. Sometimes if I'm really in lazy mode, we just get the dough from the pizza place. And if something comes up and you can't get to it, the dough freezes perfectly fine to use another time.

So today we decided on two kinds, but since everyone is picky when it comes to pizza, we all get a section. One is basic, a tomato, mozzarella and ricotta! With a little Parmesan sprinkled in with the mozzarella. The other is the picky pizza. Some like onions, some like peppers, some no onions, no peppers! So one got half pepper, half onion and everybody here likes mushrooms!

So what's your favorite?


Tomato, Mozzarella and Ricotta



Yellow Pepper, Red Onion, Mozzarella and Mushroom



Pizza Dough
Source: internet recipes
adapted There's Always Thyme to Cook
Printable Recipe

This is a basic recipe adapted from many on the internet!
3 cups flour
1 active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons oil

For dough, beat together on low speed or by hand, half of the flour, the yeast, salt, warm water, and oil for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Then beat on high for another 3 minutes. Turn out the dough on a clean, floured surface. Gradually add the rest of the flour and knead dough for about 7 minutes until elastic. Place the dough in a bowl, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes.


Joining Mary's Mosaic Monday. For more mosaic's stop by the Little Red House!




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41 comments:

  1. JenMarch 6, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I need to stop being lazy and just make my own crust. My brother whips up a recipe like yours, and it's always so good.

    Love those photos!!!

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  2. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartMarch 6, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    We had pizza last night. One a store bought dough and one my own dough. Store bought had a nice chewy bite but mine rose with big golden brown bubbles on the edge which we loved. One with just sauce, cheese and bacon, mine with sauce, cheese, ham and pineapple tidbits :) Had to freeze the leftovers before I ate the whole pie.

    Ever have the 'Sporkie' pizza at Bertucchi's? It has ricotta cheese and is delicious!

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  3. Confessions of a Plate AddictMarch 6, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Ooooh, Carol! You had me at pizza! And such pretty plates, too! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  4. VelvaMarch 6, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I am incompetent when it comes to making pizza dough. I admit it, I purchase it from the bakery of my local supermarket (sigh).

    Your pizza looks delightful. Awesome.

    Velva

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  5. KathleenMarch 6, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Love pizza, just regular pizza, no pepperoni or whatevers. Just a plain Jane here.
    Glad you made your dough. That stuff in the can is not too good!
    Looks good!

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  6. pamMarch 6, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Whoa...now my mouth is watering. I love making pizza's here at home. I am working on mastering a potato pizza. One of our favorite pizza shops has an amazing one with garlic oil spread on the crust with roasted pine nuts and garlic and super thin sliced potatoes that brown up so wonderfully when it is cooked...just the right amount of crusty edges to them. MMMMMMMmmmmmm....I might need to put pizza on the menu for the week.

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  7. EG CameraGirlMarch 6, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    How come I always feel hungry when I visit your blog? :))

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  8. The Charm of HomeMarch 6, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Oh yum! These look fantastic. I love to make homemade pizza.
    Sherry

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  9. SnapMarch 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    you always make my mouth water!!!!!!!

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  10. A Garden of ThreadsMarch 6, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Pizza every Friday night at our house, mushroom and pepperoni. Love the mosaic.

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  11. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 6, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    We love all kinds of pizza but the plain Margarita style with fresh tomato suace, mozzarella and basil will always be #1. I also lobe roasted mushrooms toppings and anchovies :)

    How did you make those cute circle photos?

    A week in Australia wasn't enough -- I'd love to go back one day to see more!

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  12. ann@Apples and TwinkiesMarch 6, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Seriously, is there a better food than pizza? And, yours really looks terrific. I like cheese and pepperoni on my pizza. I'm a traditional girl. :)

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  13. CarolMarch 6, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Thanks for the nice comments!

    I did the circles with Picnik. The ROUND option on the collage page.

    Click here for Picnik

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  14. PondsideMarch 6, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    This is the second pizza recipe I've looked at this evening - do you think it's a sign that I should start to make my own? I think I could manage this recipe....we'll see.

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  15. A Bit of the BlarneyMarch 7, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    oh my but the pizza looks delicious! Collages are grand! Have a grand week! Cathy

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  16. eileeninmdMarch 7, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    YUMMY! I love PIZZA! Your looks so delicious and I like that it sounds easy. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful week!

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  17. Carol at SerendipityMarch 7, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Carol,

    I cannot believe that I was not one of your followers! Now I am. Your mosaics are wonderful and your pizzas are perfect. I am going to make pizza tonight. My favorite pizza is any pizza with melted cheese!

    Carol

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  18. Gardening in a SandboxMarch 7, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I do get a yen every once in a while to make my own pizza. It tastes so much better than buying it and I get to put on it what I want. Great mosaic. V

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  19. RitaMarch 7, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Now is Pizza; keeping thisi recipe for my time back home.
    Rita

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  20. KaterinaMarch 7, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I just love, love pizza, any time, any place, any type.

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  21. LorrieMarch 7, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Making my own pizza is something I do from time to time. I like artichokes, pesto, spinach, chicken, mushrooms and cheese on mine. My husband calls it girlie pizza - he likes the pepperoni/sausage variety.

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  22. MarysolMarch 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Well, I hope you brought enough for everyone.

    Believe it or not, I made pizza last night, one for the guys, one for me. The 'men' prefer the typical meaty toppings, whereas I lean toward the first one you posted—fresh tomatoes, and barely enough cheese to satisfy a tiny mouse.
    I had one slice left this morning, and, well, that was breakfast.

    Still, I could easily go for a bite of your vegetable pizza.

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  23. RajeshMarch 7, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    This is for me.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Oh, I love homemade pizza. We usually each have to have our own section, too.

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  25. SavoringTime in the KitchenMarch 7, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I'll have a slice of each! They all sound wonderful, Carol. We love green and black olives on our pizza too! Can't wait to try your dough recipe.

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  26. ellen b.March 7, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I'm glad I just finished dinner before looking at all these yummy plates of food!

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  27. JulianaMarch 7, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I love pizza, specially homemade ones...they look delicious. Hope you have a great week ahead :-)

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  28. Melissa B.March 7, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Oh, so yummy! I'm going to print this out. I've got one chica coming home for spring break next week. I think this will hit the proverbial spot. Thanks!

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  29. FoleyMarch 7, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    I've never heard of ricotta on a pizza... they all look fantastic!! Give me canadian bacon, mushrooms and onion!!!! (a little green pepper thrown in...)
    Great post...wish we had smellaputer!

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  30. Mary BergfeldMarch 7, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    This is a lovely pizza. I haven't yet mad one this winter. I'd better hurry :-). Yours looks delicious. Have a wonderful evening. Blessings...Mary

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  31. Sweet And CrumbyMarch 7, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Glad to know our house isn't the only one where we have to divide up the pizza into quarters to let everyone have a very different take on their pizza. Yours looks scrumptious!

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  32. MegSmith @ Cooking.In.CollegeMarch 7, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    What a perfect pizza crust! I love ricotta AND mushrooms on my pizza, I suppose I would be on the picky pizza side :-)

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  33. Angie's RecipesMarch 8, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I want that mushroom pizza!!! Looks totally delish!

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  34. JoanneMarch 8, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Homemade pizza really is the best and often can't compare to store-bought! I'm loving these toppings!

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  35. Glenda/MidSouthMarch 8, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Looks yummy - thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  36. PamMarch 8, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I love, love, love homemade pizza!

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  37. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 8, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    We make a lot of homemade pizzas..and I really need to try some new ingredients! Thanks, Carol! ♥

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  38. SuzyMarch 9, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    These look yummy but Id have to use a pre-made crust. Never had much luck with yeast recipes.

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  39. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I've been working on my whole wheat pizza dough...just can't get the end result that I am looking for. Thanks so much for joining me for What's On the Menu Wednesday. I hope you will visit often.

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  40. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeMarch 9, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Pizza is always a standby in our kitchen... your's look great!

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  41. CaroleJune 2, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Ooh, this looks great. Thanks so much for linking it to Food on Friday. Have a great week.

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