Pizza

Homemade pizza has been a staple in my life as long as I can remember. Growing up, Saturday night was always pizza night and that tradition has carried over into my own family.

2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 T yeast
2 T oil
1 cup warm water


Mix well until smooth and elastic. This makes enough dough for two round pizza pans or one big cookie sheet pizza. Spread into pans (I grease my pans with lard) and top with your favourite sauce, spices and toppings. Bake for 20 minutes at 375. I use no name canned pizza sauce, sprinkle on spices like garlic powder, cayenne pepper and oregano, and top with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Onions and peppers work well, ham and pineapple is another favourite.

For something really different, you can try what my family has termed "West Coast" pizza (named for my west coast relatives who introduced us to this fantastic version of pizza). Use BBQ sauce instead of pizza sauce and top with chopped cooked chicken, onions, red peppers and mozzarella cheese.