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SAUCE - 1 DAY AHEAD OF TIME:.
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Heat saucepan on med-low heat.
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Add oil.
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Make sure onion and garlic are chopped/crushed to where they are the same size.
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Add onion to pan let brown then add garlic after to ensure it doesn't burn and become bitter.
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Should be sweating when ready for next step.
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Add tomato paste.
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Add water to empty can and shake can to get the remaining paste from can.
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Add to pan.
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Add remaining ingredients.
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Simmer for a few hours and let rest in Tupperware inside fridge overnight to ensure best flavor.
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CRUST - 3.5 HOURS BEFORE:
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In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, and sugar and stir to combine.
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Let sit until the mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
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Add 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the salt, mixing by hand until it is all incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
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Continue adding the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, working the dough after each addition, until all the flour is incorporated but the dough is still slightly sticky.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth but still slightly tacky, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Oil a large mixing bowl with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil.
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Place the dough in the bowl and turn to oil all sides.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm, draft-free place until nearly doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
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FINALLY:.
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HEAT OVEN WITH PIZZA STONE IN IT to 500F You may also use a shallow, non glazed clay flower pot turned upside-down.
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Roll out crust to desired thickness.
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(Thinner crust seems to bring most flavor out of the sauce and toppings.)
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Sprinkle pizza peel with cornmeal.
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Place crust on top of pizza peel and shake around to ensure it free.
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Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
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Brush crust with olive oil and sprinkle with Garlic power or garlic salt.
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Add sauce and desired toppings.
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Put cornmeal on pizza stone.
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Slide pizza from peel to the stone in the oven.
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Bake for 10-13 minutes.
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Check often.
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Done when crust is slightly golden brown and cheese is bubbling.