Sweet C's Best Pizza Dough Ever!

That is not an exaggeration. This dough is versatile and tastes incredible.

Dough Ingredients:

4 cups: flour
1/2 tsp: salt
1 tsp: garlic powder
1 tsp: oregano
1 tsp: basil
1 tsp: sugar
1 1/2 cups: warm water (110 degrees)
1 tsp: dry yeast

Topping Ingredients:

Sauce (I do not use pizza sauce. I feel it is too bland and pasty. I prefer to use marinara or pasta sauce. I usually make my own. If I use store bought, I choose Ragu Green Pepper and Mushroom because it has great flavor and the veggies add substance.)
Shredded Cheese (I use a mix of mozzarella, muenster, cheddar and jack)
Pepperoni (I prefer Hormel)
Fresh Green Peppers
Mushrooms
Any toppings will do, depending on what your family prefers. Get creative and mix it up.


 In a small bowl, mix water and yeast. Stir gently with a fork and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix four, salt, garlic, oregano, basil and sugar. Stir with a whisk to evenly combine all ingredients.

Slowly stir in water/yeast mix. Work all ingredients together.

When a ball is formed, place it on a lightly floured, smooth surface. Knead until smooth and slightly elastic.

Place in a floured bowl and cover with a towel for 30 to 45 minutes. And start preheating your oven to 500 degrees.

Punch down dough and divide in two.

Lightly oil two medium cookie sheets. I use coconut oil because it is light and does not alter the taste of the dough, but any oil will work.

Gently stretch and roll dough onto pans. If you do not have a rolling pin, use anything round. (I have used an olive oil bottle and a soda can.)

Set aside and let rise for another 10-15 minutes.

Now, put the sauce on the dough and spread. I use a small ladle and spread the sauce with the back of it.

Place in oven for 10 minutes.

Pull out of oven and add cheese and toppings.

Place back in oven and bake for 5 more minutes.

Remove from oven and let sit for 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan and place on counter or stove top.

Cut in squares and serve.