Mad Dough

Homemade Pizza

By Mya K. Douglas

It can be hard to impress friends when they come over for dinner. Many end up ordering food for dinner, instead of attempting a test session with an easy dish. Pizza is one of the number one foods ordered on a regular basis, but can cost a pretty penny after delivery charges and a tip. Buy the ingredients to make a pizza from home and save money for beverages. Here’s a simple recipe that can be adjusted when making a homemade pizza, dough and all. All ingredients can be bought for under $20.

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Ingredients

2 cups warm water
2 Tbsp. yeast
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. oil
5-6 cups of flour

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Preparation

1)   Combine water and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.

2)   Stir in the sugar, salt, and oil. Add half the flour and mix.

3)   Add remaining flour and knead until smooth.

4)   Place to the side and let rise for 25 minutes.

5)   Punch the dough down and split into 2-3 pieces.

6)   Press onto a greased cookie sheet or pizza pan making the dough as thick or thin.

7)   Spread your favorite sauce, sprinkle on grated mozzarella, add toppings, and bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Recipe courtesy of www.cheapcooking.com