Mom’s homemade pizza – love this one!
This is the simplest pizza recipe ever.

Dissolve:
1 1/4 c warm water (not scalding)
1 pkg yeast
pinch of salt
2 Tbsp olive oil

Add:
3 c flour (all purpose)

My Mom used to make this dough by hand, and you can too!!
It does require some kneading to get the dough to come together smoothly.
I have adapted the technique by using my stand mixer with the dough hook attachment to do the kneading for me.
This makes a beautifully smooth dough with very little effort, in about 5-7 minutes.

Let rise covered, in a warm location, for about 1 hour.
Punch the dough down twice during that hour.

The recipe will make 1 thicker crust pizza, or 2 thin crust pizzas.
Spread each pizza pan with olive oil.
Spread dough on pan(s) to desired thickness.
Press it out with your floured fingers (like mom always did) or you can use a rolling
pin if you prefer.

Mom used simple canned tomato sauce, and to me that’s the only way to go!!
You can certainly substitute the sauce or marinara of your choice.
Spread this over the dough.
Sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder.
Then top with shredded mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni.
Occasionally she would add canned mushrooms as well.
You can use any toppings you would like.

Bake at 350 for 20 – 30 min.
Check for “doneness” by lifting the crust with a spatula. You want to see it browned on the bottom.
The crust will be lightly browned as well.

* You can freeze the dough as well!  Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, or place in a zip lock baggie.