Robinson Hut Pizza

This is as italian sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, black olive pizza.....by all means choose the toppings you like. I cooked the sausage and drained it before putting it on the pizza. I also sauteed the mushrooms in garlic butter prior to adding them to it too....anyway, here is how I make my pizza.

Crust:

4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
1 packet active dry yeast, or 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin is best
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup milk

Preheat oven 425°F.
I prefer using milk for the liquid in this recipe. It adds flavor to your dough. But if you don't have it, use water. Using a large ceramic mixing bowl, or any suitable food safe bowl, add the flour, make a "well" in middle, and put in 1 teaspoon salt, stir to combine well. Set aside. Prepare the starter: In a liquid measuring cup pour in 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon sugar or honey, and one package of active dry yeast. Stir and set aside for 5 minutes. Allow to foam up. mix the starter (yeast water) and the milk in the bowl containing the flour with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir together using a wooden spoon or clean hands. You will need additional flour to knead on the surface that you're working on. Knead for about 8 minutes or until you get a smooth elastic rubbery dough ball. Set aside in bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil to keep the dough from drying out. Let dough sit covered lightly with plastic wrap or use a plate or damp clean towel to cover it. Allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes. grease the pan with olive oil using a paper towel.  Flatten dough and press out into a circle to fit the pan it will be baked in. 

Sauce:

1 (29 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. onion salt
1 clove garlic or 1 tsp. garlic salt
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. fennel seed
1/2 tsp. marjoram
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. rosemary

Mix all ingredients and allow to simmer on medium low for 30 minutes. Makes enough for 2 large pizzas. Cool. Can be made ahead......freezes well and can be kept in freezer for a couple of months.

When ready to make pizza, spread sauce on dough, top with desired toppings, cover with 2 cups shredded pizza cheese, bake at 425F for 15-20 minutes.