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====Pizza====
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Date added: 2020/10/03

The recipe below makes one pizza the size of a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheet_pan#U.S._sizes|½ sheet pan]].  We typically make at least a double batch.

===Ingredients===
==Crust==
  *1 TBS rapid rise yeast
  *1 tsp white sugar
  *1 cup warm water (120-130°F)
  *2½ cups bread or all purpose flour
  *2 TBS olive oil
  *1 tsp salt
  *1 TBS Italian herb blend

==Toppings==
  *~10oz Low moisture mozzarella cheese {{ :recipes:pizza_alt_photo_1.jpg?direct&400|}}
  *Sauce
    *8oz pasta sauce (1/3 of 24oz can)
    *2oz tomato paste (1/3 of 6oz can)
  *Your choice of toppings (~amount per pizza) 
    *Italian sausage (1lb)
    *green pepper (1)
    *jalapeno (1)
    *black olive (¼ can)
    *onion (1/2)
    *pepperoni

===Method===
  -Add all dry crust ingredients to a large bowl, combine olive oil to warm water then pour over dry ingredients {{ :recipes:pizza_alt_photo_2.jpg?direct&400|}}
  -Use wooden spoon to combine and stir until a shaggy dough forms, turn out onto counter and knead until you get a smooth dough (2-4 minutes)
  -Set dough back in the bowl and let rest for 10 minutes
  -Prep toppings by cutting vegetables, and precooking meat
  -Turn dough out onto counter and roll to same size as cooking pan, this quantity is perfect for a 1/2 sheet pan, grease your pan (we also use a silicone mat) and transfer dough into pan. 
  -Roll edges to fit in pan and form a small crust 
  -Top with sauce, cheese, and whatever other toppings you've chosen
  -Bake for 20-30 minutes at 450 F until bottom of crust is browned; vegetables increase cooking time
  -Remove from oven and let rest for ~5 minutes before cutting and serving

===Notes===

Inspired by: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/20171/quick-and-easy-pizza-crust/