Homemade Pizza

I crave pizza once weekly at least. This week I made a whole chicken and we always have at least 1 chicken part (this time the breast) left over. One of my fave pizza topping combos is chicken and tomatoes....so I got to thinking, I can justify having yummy pizza for dinner if I am using up some leftovers. Came out so yummy. I will list the ingredients for a basic pizza and feel free to use whatever toppings you like!

2 cups flour (I used a combo of bread flour and all purpose)

1 cup warm water (at between 90-100 degrees)

1 package rapid rise yeast

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 cup pizza sauce (use more or less depending how saucy you like it)

1 cup shredded mozzerella (I don't use too much cheese, but you could always put more)

Toppings

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer that is fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the flour and salt.

2. Add yeast to warm water (make sure water isn't too hot because it will kill the yeast) and allow to rest until yeast looks frothy (about 2-5 minutes). Add water to flour and salt mixture. Turn stand mixer on medium low speed and allow to mix until sticky dough is formed. If too sticky, you can add more flour.

3. Oil large bowl with olive oil. Place dough ball in oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise (at least 30 minutes) in a warm draft free place.

4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Put pizza stone in oven during preheating.

5. Turn dough out of bowl onto well floured surface. Roll out to desired thickness and size.

6. Take hot pizza stone out of oven and put dough onto stone. Pour sauce in middle of dough and spread to cover pizza. Put toppings and then top with cheese.

7. Bake at 400 F unitil cheese is browned and bubbly. Cut and serve. YUM