Pizza Marinara

[Guest guest]

Ummmm...pizza! So good...but such a nuisance to

make: waiting for the dough to rise, punching it

down, and it's so stretchy it doesn't stay on the

pan where you put it. :-( Then I discovered a recipe

for an easy, " quick " pizza dough, and life hasn't

been the same since. There are no specific

quantities given for the toppings, since this is

a very personal issue. I prefer lots of tomato sauce

and and toppings, but make it the way you like

it. I offer some suggestions, but you're limited only

by your imagination and your taste buds.

 

Pizza Marinara

One large pie or two small pies

 

1 cup lukewarm water

1 package (2-1/4 teaspoons) active yeast

1 teaspoon corn meal (approximate)

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

3 cups unbleached or bread flour (approximate)

additional olive oil

Fresh tomatoes or prepared tomato or pasta sauce

a sprinkling of oregano, dried or fresh

Optional toppings can include: fresh basil leaves,

sliced tofu hot dogs, crumbled soy burger, soy cheeze, sliced

mushrooms, diced bell peppers, chopped onions,

chopped garlic, sliced olives, peas (fresh or frozen),

chopped cooked cauliflower, or any other topping you

would like!

 

Pour the water into a large mixing bowl, then

sprinkle the yeast on top. Let stand five minutes; meanwhile,

preheat the oven to 425 deg F, and sprinkle the corn

meal over the pizza pan (or cookie sheet/jelly roll pan) you

will be using. Stir, then add the sugar, salt, and

oil, beating well. Stir in half of the flour, and beat until smooth.

Add as much of the rest of the flour as necessary to

make the dough just firm enough to handle. Knead the

dough in the bowl (or on a floured board) until

smooth, about five minutes. Roll it into a ball, flatten it, then pull

and stretch it gently to fit the pan. Press the edges

up to make a slight rim, then let rise for fifteen minutes.

Brush the dough lightly with olive oil, cover with

tomatoes or sauce and a sprinkle of oregano, and any other

toppings you like. Bake for 25 minutes (or 30 minutes

if you've used a lot of toppings).

[Guest guest]

From another list >

Tanaista

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I thought I would post a few recipes from my handwritten

cookbook today.

 

CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER(EASY)

4 chicken breast halves

1 can French onion soup

1 can Cream of chicken soup

2 cans water(from soup cans)

1 cup raw rice

Layer rice on the bottom of shallow baking dish. Wash

chicken and pat dry. Set chicken on top of rice. In medium

bowl, mix together both soups and water until blended. Pour

over chicken and rice. Bake in a 400 degree F. oven for one

hour.

Brightest blessings, ShadoeRose

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