Pizza Crust

Proofing the Yeast:

*1 cup warm Water
*1 tablespoon Dry Active Yeast
*2 teaspoon Sugar, food for the yeast

In a small bowl add the above ingredients, let sit until bubbly.
Whisk together:

*1/2 teaspoon Salt
*1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
*2 cups Bread Flour, more if needed

Add:

*1 tablespoon Extra Light Olive Oil

Combine the above ingredients and knead into a soft ball. Roll out soft ball dough into a circle, until right size for your pizza pan. I used an extra-large pizza pan. I like to use a pizza pan that has holes in the bottom and spray well with cooking spray. (You can also use a very small amount of corn meal on the bottom of pizza pan to help with sticking.)

Note: Fold over the edge of the pizza if you like a thick Crust.
Bake the pizza crust at 500*F for 5 minutes, then remove pizza crust from the oven adding the toppings and bake another 10 minutes.

Pizza Crust Recipe adapted from All Recipes.

Ranch Dressing for Pizza

*1 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise
*1/2 cup Sour Cream
*1/2 cup Buttermilk
*1/2 teaspoon Chives
*1/2 teaspoon dried Parsley Flakes
*1/2 teaspoon dried Dill Weed
*1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
*1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
*1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt, or to taste
*1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper, or to taste

Combine the above ingredients until smooth.

Note: This recipe will make more dressing than you will probably need for the pizza. We used about half of this recipe. Use more or less to your taste.

Recipe adapted from All Recipes.

Pizza Toppings

*1/2 package frozen Tyson seasoned grilled chicken breast strips, re-heated in sauté pan on stove on medium heat just until warm, cut in bite size pieces
*1 can 14-ounce Artichokes, drained and chopped fine
*1 cup fresh Spinach, chopped
*4-6 slices cooked Bacon, chopped
*1/4 cup Red Onions, diced and sautéed in 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (optional)
*2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded more or less as desired

Layer the above toppings in the order given on partially cooked pizza crust and finish cooking in oven.

Enjoy!

Jessica and Jamie