Since this is a very simple dish with a very short ingredient list, quality ingredients are paramount. Use San Marzano tomatoes, Fresh Whole Mozzarella, Fresh Basil and good quality Olive Oil along with your preferred Pizza Dough.
All Purpose Pizza Sauce: In a food processor, process a few tomatoes with a pinch of salt, a small crushed clove of garlic and a tablespoon or so of olive oil.
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Pizza Tips:
- Rest your dough! Even if you're using fresh store bought dough it's always best to let it rise and relax in a warm area for as long as possible. The texture will be better and it will be easier to roll/stretch out.
- Make/buy your dough ahead of time! You can freeze it!
- Make your sauce ahead of time! You can freeze it!
- Don't over sauce your dough or use too many toppings with a high moisture content, such as fresh veggies. The top of your crust will be doughy and underdone.
- When using pepperoni: place between layers of paper towel and microwave for a short time (30 secs to a minute). You'll be amazed how much grease comes out. Added bonus: your pepperoni will be nice and crisp when they come out of the oven.
- Use plenty of olive oil on your pizza pan. It tastes great and will keep your pizza from sticking.
- Cook your pizza on a lower oven rack at a high temperature, 400-500 degrees.
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If this recipe sounds good you should also check out my Calzone post and also my Veggie Pizza post.
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