Momz Recipeeze

When I lived in Hawaii the nearest pizza joint was a half hour drive, the second nearest was 45 minutes. Out of necessity I learned to make it myself. I would frequently make it for guests and it's still a family favorite today, particularly the BBQ Chicken variety. Per Crust: Mix: 2 ½ - 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt Develop yeast and then add to flour: 1 c. warm water 1 packet or scant Tbsp. active dry yeast (or instant, your choice) 1 Tbsp. sugar Add to flour w/yeast: 2 - 4 Tbsp. olive oil Knead dough adding just enough extra flour to have a tacky, but not sticky dough. (A little bit sticky in feel, but does not stick on your hand.) Oil the dough and let rise until double. At this point, any of the dough that will not be used right away can be frozen for future use, or par-baked in a 500F degree oven for 6 minutes, wrapped in plastic and then frozen. OR, at this point, you are ready to assemble your pizza. Work your dough into a crust. Brush with a little oli...

We've enjoyed this tried and true recipe for over 22 years. Don't be surprised by the cake flour. It's been one of my favorite "secrets" that I've shared and applied to many other recipes. I typically make my chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, but when I make these this is the response: "Mom, these are the best chocolate chip cookies that you've ever made!!"  ~NK/11-17-10 3-1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 cup cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/4 cups sugar 1-1/4 cups brown sugar, packed 1-1/2 cups softened butter 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips  Heat oven to 375 degrees. Sift dry ingredients together. Beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla. Gently beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.  Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets. (I use parchment paper.) bake for 10 - 14 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet and then transfer to ...