Try it once. There is nothing like “from scratch” pizza – if you have time.  This is just a beginning.  You can add salami, mushrooms, anchovies, Italian sausage, olives, onions, whatever.

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 c lukewarm water
• 3 1/2 c flour
• olive oil
• 4 -6 fresh tomatoes, peeled, sliced
• 3/4 lb cheese mozzarella or Jack, sliced or grated (3 cups)
• dried oregano

Directions:

1. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water with salt.
2. Allow to stand 10 minutes.
3. Sift flour into a large bowl.
4. Make a hollow in the center.
5. Pour in the yeast mixture.
6. Work the flour into the liquid little by little.
7. If necessary, add a little more water so that the dough is soft and smooth.
8. Roll into a ball and set to rise in a covered, greased bowl in a warm place.
9. When dough has doubled in bulk, knead for several minuets.
10. Divide into six pieces.
11. Roll into circles 1/8th inch thick. Edges should be slightly thicker to form a rim.
12. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
13. Brush each round lightly with oil on both sides.
14. Cover with layer of tomatoes, then cheese.
15. Sprinkle lightly with oregano.
16. Bake in preheated 450° oven for 10 minutes until lightly browned.

Serves:  6

Source:  Maglare Alla Italiana