Stock's Perfect Pizza

I feel so lucky to have this award winning recipe by Phyllis Stock! My sister and I collected some favorite family recipes when my brother married Katie (Phyllis' daughter). She found out that she won the contest right when Katie was born! Since John married Katie we have had many pizza parties together!

Stock’s Perfect Pizza

Dough

2 Tbl Yeast

1 Cup warm water

4 tsp sugar

Let this sit for a few minutes and froth and foam (approx 10-15 min)

Add ½ tsp salt.

Approx 2 cups flour

Knead dough 2-5 minutes.  Place cloth over dough and let sit and rise approx 15 minutes.  Cut in half and roll out on floured surface.  Spray with Pam or lightly grease and then sprinkle with a little corn meal.  Let dough rise in pans for 10-12 minutes before adding sauce, cheese and toppings.

Sauce (enough for 2+ pizzas)

12 oz can tomato paste

8 oz can tomato sauce

4-6 oz water (clean out cans)

1 ½ T sugar

½ tsp basil

½ tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp oregano

1-2 garlic cloves crushed and chopped

1/8 tsp onion salt

1 tsp beef bouillon (or 1 cube)

Cook in pan on low heat for ½ - 1 hour.  As the sauce cooks, if thickens add a little water.

Preheat oven to 425.  Pour half of sauce over crust.  Grate approx 1 lb provolone cheese per pizza.  Add cheese & favorite toppings over sauce.  After adding toppings sprinkle approx ¼ c Parmesan cheese over pizza.  Place in hot oven and cook approx 12-15 minutes.  Let cool about 4-5 minutes, cut and serve