Pizza Sauce and Dough

Ingredients and Weight:

For the Sauce: * Crushed tomatoes (28 ounces) * Olive oil (1/4 cup) * Onion, chopped (1/2) * Garlic, minced (2 cloves) * Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon) * Dried oregano (1 teaspoon) * Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dough: * Bread flour (3 cups) * Active dry yeast (1 teaspoon) * Warm water (1 1/2 cups) * Olive oil (2 tablespoons) * Salt (1 teaspoon)

Preparation Time:

• Sauce: 15 minutes
• Dough: 1 hour

Cooking Time:

• Sauce: 20 minutes
• Dough: 10-15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• Sauce: Easy (1)
• Dough: Moderate (3)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Sauce: 1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. 2. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened. 3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper. 4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.

For the Dough: 1. In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Allow yeast to activate for 5 minutes, until foamy. 2. Add olive oil, salt, and gradually add bread flour while mixing. 3. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. 4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Classic American-style pizza sauce with a rich tomato flavor and aromatic herbs.
• Crisp and chewy dough made from bread flour, providing a sturdy base for toppings.

User Comments:

• "The sauce was perfectly balanced, not too acidic or sweet. The dough had a great texture and held up well to my toppings."
• "I love that the dough is made with bread flour, it gave it a nice chewiness."
• "This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. My guests were raving about it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a thicker sauce, simmer for longer until desired consistency is reached.
• If dough becomes too sticky during kneading, add more flour a tablespoon at a time.
• Allow the dough to rise in a warm place to ensure proper yeast activation.