Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (tbsp.) yeast
  • 1 1/4 c. hot water
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 - 4 c. flour
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounce. can tomato sauce or possibly favorite pizza sauce
  • 2 c. Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • Garlic pwdr and oregano to taste

Method

  • Dissolve yeast in 1/4 c. hot water.
  • Combine salt with 2 1/2 c. flour.
  • Add in yeast mix to flour along with extra virgin olive oil and remaining hot water.
  • Mix well, adding one more c. of flour.
  • Knead 10 min, adding up to 1/2 c. flour if necessary.
  • Let rise 1 1/2 hrs.
  • Split into 2 parts and roll each into thin rectangles.
  • Spread with tomato sauce.
  • Sprinkle approximately 1 c. of grated cheese on each rectangle.
  • Sprinkle with garlic and oregano to taste.
  • Bake on cookie sheets in preheated 450 degree oven for 15 min or possibly till crust is brown.
  • Use pizza cutter to make 12-16 "mini" pizzas.
  • Note: You may use 2 cans of refrigerated commercial pizza dough in place of your own dough.