Since I stopped working, my new mantra in the kitchen...or rather when looking at a restaurant menu...is "I can make that..." I've also had those thoughts when looking at the ingredient list on pretty much anything in the grocery store. I'm not a total prude about dyes and preservatives, but I suspect less is more, in terms of what my kids consume.
Anyway...I went looking recently for a white pizza sauce to mimic that of Papa Murphy's, and today fulfilled my quest to make my version of their Gourmet Chicken Garlic pizza.
For the crust I mixed...
- one packet of yeast
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt.
Then I added...
- 2 Tbsp (plus a smidge) olive oil
- one cup of warm water (125 degrees).
Blend all that with an electric mixer for 3 minutes, then use a heavy spoon to stir in another 1 1/2 - 2 cups of flour, until the dough isn't sticky anymore. Knead it for 6-8 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Split it in half and roll it into a circle, at least 12 inches. Preheat the oven with a pizza stone in it to 425. Put the crust on the hot stone, then poke it all over with a fork to prevent bubbles. Bake it for 10 minutes, pull it out of the oven, add the toppings, then bake another 10 - 15 minutes. The hot pizza stone isn't necessary, but it makes for a super crispy crust. If you don't use a pizza stone, grease the pan that you do use.
I used this sauce recipe...
http://www.food.com/recipe/white-pizza-sauce-279060
I added chicken, roma tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and a random pizza seasoning.
I can't tell you if it was good. We haven't eaten it yet. But I'm hungry and can't wait to try it!
