Homemade Pizza Dough

Ingredients (Makes 2 medium pizzas):

• 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
• 1 ¼ cups (300ml) warm water (around 110°F/45°C)
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Make the dough:
   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
   Gradually add the warm water and olive oil.
   Mix until a sticky dough forms.
2. Knead the dough:
   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
3. Let it rise:
   Lightly grease a bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside, turning to coat it.
   Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
4. Prepare for baking:
   Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into two portions.
   Roll each portion out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

Pro Tip: If you prefer a chewy crust, let the rolled-out dough rest for 15 minutes before adding toppings.

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Ingredients (Makes enough for 2 medium pizzas):

• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the sauce:
   In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
   Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
   Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
   Season with salt and pepper.
2. Simmer and thicken:
   Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
3. Cool and use:
   Let the sauce cool slightly before spreading it over your pizza dough.

Putting It All Together

1. 1. Preheat the oven:
   Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
   If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.
2. Assemble the pizza:
   Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the rolled-out dough.
   Add your favorite toppings (mozzarella, pepperoni, veggies, etc.) and finish with a drizzle of olive oil for a golden crust.
3. Bake:
   Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or hot pizza stone.
   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
4. Slice and serve:
   Let the pizza cool slightly, slice it up, and enjoy your homemade masterpiece!

Homemade ice cream with only 3 ingredients. No gelatin!

Here’s the recipe for homemade ice cream with just three ingredients: whipped cream, condensed milk, and strawberries. It’s simple, delicious, and sure to surprise everyone with its amazing taste.

Ingredients:

• 500 ml (about 2 cups) whipped cream
• 150 grams (about 2/3 cup) condensed milk
• 100 grams (about 3/4 cup) strawberries, cut into small cubes

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, whip the whipped cream until it forms stiff peaks.
2. Gently fold in the condensed milk until well combined.
3. Add the diced strawberries and fold them into the mixture.
4. Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container and smooth the top.
5. Cover the container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
6. Once frozen, scoop the ice cream into bowls and serve.
7. Refrigerating the mixture for a couple of hours before freezing can help enhance the flavors, but if you’re short on time, you can skip this step.
8. Enjoy your homemade dessert!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled in freezer and cut into thin slices
• ¾ cup cold buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk for brushing

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
3. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl.
4. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 5 minutes.
5. Make a well in the center of butter and flour mixture. Pour in 3/4 cup buttermilk; stir until just combined.
6. Turn dough onto a floured work surface, pat together into a rectangle.
7. Fold the rectangle in thirds. Turn dough a half turn, gather any crumbs, and flatten back into a rectangle.
8. Repeat twice more, folding and pressing dough a total of three times.
9. Roll dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick.
10. Cut out 12 biscuits using a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter.
11. Transfer biscuits to the prepared baking sheet.
12. Press an indent into the top of each biscuit with your thumb.
13. Brush the tops of biscuits with 2 tablespoons buttermilk.
14. Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/3 Cup White Vinegar
• 2/3 Cup Water
• 2 1/2 Tablespoons Ketchup
• 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons Water

Steps:

1. In a small saucepan, add the sugar, vinegar, and water.
2. Place over medium heat, whisking constantly until sugar is melted.
3. Add the ketchup whisk to combine.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
5. Bring the vinegar mixture to a slow boil, slowly stream in the cornstarch and water slurry while whisking constantly. Optional, drop 1-2 drops of red food coloring.
6. Cook until thickened, about 30 seconds.
7. Serve and enjoy!

The most delicious alternative to the usual bread!

Ingredients

• 400 g (3 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 50g (1/4 cup) sugar
• 5 g (1 tsp) salt
• 7g dry yeast
• 250 ml (1 cup) lukewarm milk
• 1 large egg
• 55g (1/4 cup) butter
• 8 g (1 tbsp.) minced garlic

Garlic Butter

• 8 g (1 tbsp.) minced garlic
• 1 g (2 tsp) dried parsley
• 55g 1/3 cup salted butter, melted

Method

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and instant yeast.
2. Pour the milk and add an egg.
3. Knead the dough with a mixer for 5 minutes.
4. Cover with a towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
5. Add the softened butter and garlic and continue to knead until you obtain an elastic dough.
6. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl with oil, cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Transfer the dough to a work surface, shape it into a square and divide it into 25 pieces.
8. Roll each piece into a ball, cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
9. Degas the ball of dough a little more by tucking in the edges and placing them in a greased mold.
10. Cover and let rise another 30 minutes.
11. Meanwhile, prepare the garlic butter: In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, the dried parsley and the melted butter, mix well.
12. Brush the tops of the risen rolls with garlic butter and bake in a preheated 180C/350F oven for 15-17 minutes.
13. When the rolls are still warm, brush them with a little more garlic butter and enjoy!