Homemade Pizza

Dough:
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 1/4 tsp. yeast
1 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 1/2-4 cups flour (I used half wheat flour, half white)
2 tsp. salt

In a large mixing bowl, add the warm water, the yeast, and the sugar.  Let proof for about 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.

Mix in the olive oil, flour, and salt.  Mix on low speed for about 10 minutes.  Place in a bowl sprayed with Pam.  Turn the dough around until coated with oil, cover with a clean towel and let sit in a warm room for about an hour, or until doubled in size.

Punch dough down and roll or press out onto a pan that has been sprayed with Pam and sprinkled with a little corn meal.

Bake at 400* for 10 minutes, then remove, add your sauce, cheese, and toppings, bake for another 10-15 minutes.

Thin Crust Dough:
3/4 cup lukewarm water
1 tsp. yeast
2 cups wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Follow the directions above, but bake at 500*F for 5-10 minutes.

Sauce
1 can tomatoes (I used a jar I had bottled from our garden OR 1 cup THRIVE tomato dices)
1 small can of tomato sauce (OR 1/4 cup THRIVE tomato powder and 1/2-3/4 cup water)
1 tsp. dried garlic or garlic powder or 3 cloves of fresh garlic, sauted in oil
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp cayenne (red) pepper for a bit of a kick

Simmer for 1/2 -1 hour, or until desired consistency.