Basic Pizza Dough

Ingredients
1 packet active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
21/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
Olive oil
Dried herbs (optional)
Directions
In a large bowl gently mix the warm water, yeast and honey until frothy and creamy for about 1-2 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute for activation of the yeast. In a separate large mixing [...]

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Calamata Olive & Marinated Mozzarella Pearl Pizza

Makes 10 mini pizzas
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
Pizza Sauce
2 cups calamata olives, chopped and pitted
Marinated mini mozzarella balls
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Roll out the pizza dough into 10 equal round pies. Place the dough on baking sheet lines with parchment paper. Spoon a bit of sauce on each pie and a few calamata olives. Place a few of [...]

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Fresh Tomato or Pizza Sauce

Makes 3-4 cups tomato sauce and 2 cups pizza sauce.
Ingredients
6 medium tomatoes chopped
1/4 cup chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped yellow onions
1/2 cup red wine
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 cup chopped fresh oregano
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano  (extra for end)
Directions
Place all ingredients except 1/2 cup oregano in [...]

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Mini Mozzarella Pearls Marinating in Herbs & Chili

Makes 1 pound of marinated mini mozzarella balls
Ingredients
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 pound fresh mini mozzarella balls
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves, chopped fine
Directions
In a large [...]

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Mozzarella Pizzas with Selection of Toppings

Ingredients
Pizza Dough
Pizza Sauce
Toppings
Fresh Mozzarella, sliced thin
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Roll out the pizza dough into 3 round pies. Place the dough on baking sheet lines with parchment paper. Spoon a bit of sauce on each pie and add the desired toppings. Place a few slices of the mozzarella over the pies. Place in the pre-heated [...]

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