Family Spice Recipes, Meal Planning & Fitness Advice

1. In a measuring cup combine:
• 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup lukewarm water
2. Wait until mixture is creamy, about 10 minutes and pour into large mixing bowl.
3. Stir in:
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 1/2 TBS olive oil
4. Mix in a little at a time:
• 1 2/3 cups sifted flour
• 3/4 tsp salt
5. Mix until dough comes together in a rough mass
6. Place dough on well-floured surface and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. It will still be a soft dough.
7. Cover dough with towel, in a bowl and cover for 15 minutes.
8. Divide dough into two equal portions, kneading briefly.
9. Roll each portion into a tight round ball.
10. Place dough balls on a clean towel, in a bowl, cover with another towel and let rise for 1 hour.
11. Dough can be refrigerated for up to 48 hours.
12. Flour covered dough can also be placed in a freezer bag and placed in a freezer for up to 1 month. When ready to use, make sure pizza dough is at room temperature.
13. Preheat oven to 500º.
14. Place one dough ball onto lightly floured pizza stone and sprinkle a little more flour on top of the dough. Using your fingertips, press evenly onto a round, flat circle, about 1 1/2-inches thick.
15. Lift the dough and gently stretch it with your fingers, using the weight of the dough to stretch itself. Rotate the dough and continue stretching until dough is about 1/4-inch thick and 9-inches round.
16. Try not to let the center of the circle become too thin in comparison to the edges.
17. Add your toppings.
18. Pizza Sauce Recipe further down. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is brown and bubbly.

1. In a medium sauce pan saute for 5 minutes:
• 1 TBS olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1 medium chopped zuchinni
2. Add and saute for 5 more minutes:
• 1 TBS chopped fresh basil
• 1 TBS chopped fresh parsley
• 1 minced garlic clove
3. Add:
• 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
• 2 TBS red wine
4. Simmer for 10 minutes. Using a hand blender , puree sauce and you are ready to spoon it on your pizza.

NEED NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PLAIN CHEESE PIZZA USING 1 CUP PART SKIM MOZZERELLA AND 1 CUP SAUCE!

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