Practical Woman's Homemade Pizza Dough with Red & White Sauces Recipe

Practical Woman’s Homemade Pizza Dough with Red & White Sauces

Servings: 4
Yield: 1 (12-inch) pizza

You’ll need:
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, optional
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes
• ¼ cup finely grated onion
• ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 teaspoons sugar, optional
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

How to make it:
• Stir sugar and yeast into the warm water. Let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy.
• Mix flour, salt, and optional Italian seasoning. Add yeast mixture and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Coat a bowl with remaining oil, add dough, cover, and let rise 45–60 minutes, until doubled.
• For red sauce, crush tomatoes. Cook 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion, oregano, basil, and pepper flakes 3–4 minutes. Add pressed garlic for 30 seconds, then tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Simmer 30 minutes.
• For white sauce, melt butter and cook minced garlic 30 seconds. Whisk in flour for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cream; cook until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
• Stretch dough to about 12 inches. Add either sauce and desired toppings. Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 10–12 minutes, until the crust is golden and cooked through.

Practical tip:
Let the dough rise until visibly doubled rather than relying only on the clock; room temperature affects rising time.

Enjoy,
Practical Woman