Pizzeria de Stephanie

Clearly, I make more homemade pizza than anyone alive, but here is just oneeeeee more for ya. I made this one with REAL pizza dough and a baking stone. I was in Harris Teeter last week and I decided that I was going to find a REAL pizza dough instead of the bisquit-in-a-can kind. So, I marched up to the pizza counter and asked for one. And he handed it to me without ANY questions for the price of $1.99. Hull-ohh?? That's a STEAL people!

So, when I got home, I popped that baby in the freezer until I was ready to use it on the weekend. When it came time to make my precious creation I took the dough out of freezer and placed it in the refridgerator the night before to defrost. Then an hour before cooking time, I let it rest on the countertop to come to room temperature.*

You will want to preheat the oven to 425 degrees. When the dough is ready, start to knead it for a few seconds to get some of the air pockets out. I am not very good at this part, so I just pretend I know how to do it. I put olive oil all over my hands though, which makes it harder for the dough to stick to them.

Then put a bit of oil on your baking stone or sheet (whichever you are using) and GENTLY stretch your dough so it fits in there real nice. This takes a bit of time. The longer you leave your dough sitting on the counter, the easier it is to stretch. It's more relaxed when it's warmer.

Then pop the dough in the oven for about 8 minutes to prebake. When it's done you can top it with whatever you want! I used pizza sauce, sliced Roma tomatoes, sliced Buffalo Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. And I put pepperonis on Adam's half because he "has to have some kinda meat on his." Then pop it back in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the edges are crispy and the bottom looks done.

Then, if you are like me, douse it in Ranch dressing and enjoy your masterpiece! Yum!

I PROMISE I won't post anything else about pizza for a LONG time. It is getting a bit ridiculous.

Any who, have a great Tuesday!

PS: Adam and I watched Shutter Island on Sunday night and it was REALLY good. One of those thrillers that shocks you at the end. I definitely recommend it!

*If you plan on using the dough within a day or two of purchase you can skip the freezer and just leave it in the fridge. Do remember to put it on the countertop though.