Pizza Monsters

We had take out pizza last night and my 2 little pizza monsters both said "this isn't as good as your Mom." So tonight I am making homemade pizza.

I start with my bread machine, 1 1/3 c warm water, 1 package yeast, 3 1/2-3 3/4 cups flour (I use self rising), 2 T olive oil, 1 T honey, 1-2T Italian seasonings. Pour in the water first, then the other ingredients as listed. Set the bread machine on the dough cycle and let it do all the work. This will make 2 pizzas. This dough makes good bread sticks, too. Just double the recipe.

Prebaked, ready to top pizza crusts are OK, so are the mixes (you can add your own seasonings to these) that you just add water. We are just a little spoiled around here.

When the dough is ready, divide it into 2 portions, (or 4 for individual sized pizzas) roll each into a 12 (6-8)inch circle, place on a cookie sheet or pizza pan and top with your favorite toppings. Bake at 475 for 10-12 minutes.

Homemade pizzas are nice because no one has to compromise on their favorite toppings. We have one meat lover here, 2 pepperoni and pineapple and one loaded with everything. Everyone can have what they want on their pizza. The kids can even top their own. Enjoy!

This is a late addition to the breadsticks, when you put them in the pan, brush with melted butter and garlic salt, then pour the rest in the pan while they bake. The kids LOVED these.