Are you struggling to find something to do with family and friends due to the cold weather? Why not try making a homemade pizza? You’ll get a yummy snack and your house will be warm and cozy from the oven being on for a while!

Part 1: Prepare Pizza Crust and Marinara Sauce

Pizza crust:

2 ½ – 3 c flour

1 pkg dry active yeast (½ T plus ½ t)

1 tsp. Salt

1 c warm water (115-118 degrees)

2 tbsp Cooking oil

Directions:

1. In a KitchenAid mixer bowl, combine 1 ¼ cups flour, yeast, and salt.
2. Add warm water and oil, beat with a dough hook at low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape bowl. 
3. Beat for 3 minutes at high speed. (8).
4. Stir in the remaining flour (reserving ¼ c for kneading)
5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured counter and knead until smooth and elastic (6-8 minutes). 
6. Put the dough in a medium mixing bowl coated with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel. (Dough needs to double in size).

 Part 2: Cook the Pizza

Preheat oven to 425

Sauce

Dough

1 c shredded Mozzarella cheese

2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Roll out pizza dough and transfer to pan, pre-baking bake 7 minutes.
2. Spread crust with sauce, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese.
3. Bake for 10-15 minutes.