Pizza

We’ve found that we can have this pizza on the table almost as fast as we can call take-out. It’s delicious and easy to customize.

1/2 pound homemade turkey sausage
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Optional toppings: chopped green pepper, chopped onion, or chopped mushrooms

Grease 2 large cookie sheets. Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare crust (below). Mix tomato paste, water, and seasonings to make sauce. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into a large circle on cookie sheet with oiled fingers. Spoon tomato-sauce mixture over dough. Sprinkle with cheeses. Top with sausage and optional toppings. Bake pizzas 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Pizza Crust

1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
2 cups warm water
5 cups unbleached white flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt

Dissolve yeast in warm water in medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Beat vigorously 20 strokes. Let rest 5 minutes.