Pizza Crust and Sauce

Pizza Crust

1 1/2 tablespoon instant yeast
1/ 2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil

(Olive oil makes it crisper than other oils)

Mix flour, yeast and salt. Add oil and water. Knead for 5 minutes. Liberally oil 15" deep dish pizza pan. Oil hands and press dough out to sides until it stays. Let rise about 45 minutes. Bake 7 minutes in preheated 500 degree oven. Remove from oven. Spread pizza sauce, cheese and toppings. Bake 7 more minutes or until crust is done.



Pizza Sauce

1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Dash onion powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1 Bay leaf

Combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf before spreading.