Yummy FAST Homemade Wheat Pizza

This recipe has become a staple in our house..

Homemade Pizza.

and every time I instagram a photo of it people

are always asking for the recipe..

so here's the revised version of how

I've been making it lately...

I've been making this recipe a lot lately using wheat flour. (for the hubs)

But ended up liking it even more this way!

I follow the same recipe as below but add in a little more olive oil to

soften up the dough as I knead it a little..

and I add a little more honey... :)

I'm also heavy handed on the seasonings.

It's soooo good! 

(here's a shot of when I would make smaller ones with regular flour)

I am always searching for tried and true favorite recipes..

and this one has become a favorite ever since we first tried it.

I felt amazingly domesticated when

I made my own doughhhhh.::CROWD CHEERS::

so go feel awesome about yourself and make this. :)

I have tried lots of topping varieties...using whatever I had in the fridge.. 

but it's really good with fresh sliced tomatoes and mozarella....and very pretty too.

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This is a Easy Pizza Dough recipe that you can make during 

Dinner time instead of having to prep it earlier in the day! 

Only Takes 30 minutes to rise..divide up, rests for 10 minutes..and ready to use! awesome.

I was so impressed with how fast this came together and how delicious it was!

My husband ben loved it!! It didn't dry out at all it was soft and crunchy.

This is a must try. your loved ones will think you are amazing..which you are. hehe.

instead of ordering out tonight....cook this up!

found this recipe on the lovely ezra pound cake blog! go visit!

Adapted from Ina Garten’s “Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics”

Makes 6, 8-inch pizzas

Dough Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups warm (100 to 110) water

2 packages dry yeast

1 tablespoon honey

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading

Kosher salt

To Make The Dough:

 1.Combine the water, yeast, honey and 3 tablespoons of olive oil in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. When the yeast is dissolved, add 3 cups of flour, then 2 teaspoons salt, and mix on medium-low speed. While mixing, add up to 1 more cup of flour, or just enough to make a soft dough. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth, sprinkling it with the flour as necessary to keep it from sticking to the bowl. When the dough is ready, turn it out onto a floured board and knead it by hand a dozen times. It should be smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a well-oiled bowl and turn it to cover it lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.

3. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Place the doughs on sheet pans lined with parchment paper and cover them with a damp towel. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

4. Press and stretch each ball into an 8-inch circle, and place 2 circles on each sheet pan lined with parchment paper. (If you’ve chilled the dough, take it out of the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes ahead to let it come to room temperature.)

5. Add the topings of your choice! (what i used is below.)

6.Bake the pizzas for 10 minutes, until the crusts are crisp and the cheeses begin to brown.

Toppings for my Mini Margharita Pizzas:

-I drizzled olive oil over the dough

-some shredded Mozzarella cheese 

(but fresh mozzarella or a blend of cheeses would be tasty)

-A can of whole tomatoes 

(I just squished them over the dough and

tore up pieces- put on top so they don't melt off cheese)

-spices: salt, pepper, oregano, basil, garlic powder 

(or fresh if you have it.)

Toppings for my Wheat Crust/Cheese Pizza: (FAVORITE)

-I drizzled olive oil over the dough

- Spoon some Jarred Pasta Sauce on and spread

(We use Giant Eagle Brand but just use your favorite!)

-some shredded Mozzarella cheese 

(but fresh mozzarella or a blend of cheeses would be tasty)

-spices: salt, pepper, oregano, basil, garlic powder 

(or fresh if you have it.)

You could go crazy with different toppings!

I've tried barbecue sauce and chicken with cheddar cheese..so good.

The possibilities are endless..

and a good dough makes all the difference.

enjoy!

DIY Curtains & Pelmet Boxes

I had seen this DIY Project on some of my favorite blogs..

Particularly the Little Green Notebook.

She has a great Pelmet Box Tutorial.

I wasn't even going to attempt one because hers is so great.

Click on over and check it out if you want to make one yourself!

--I used 1 Pack of Ikea Curtains..

(2 pack..cutting each down the middle per window and

using the leftover length for the pelmet boxes)

I don't think they sell this style anymore..at least not online.

But I think I got it for either $19.99 or $24.99 for the 2 panels.

They have some great options! 

--Foam Boards I got at Michael's for $1.99 each. (needed 3)

--I used some batting material I had leftover from another project..

and then grabbed up some extra at Joann's.

--Used Wall hangers attached to the foamboard/fabric

with super glue and then hung up on nails.

The Curtains and Pelmet Boxes came together pretty easy..

and I love the way they look in the room! 

I think if I could do over..I would make my boxes a little taller..

and extend my curtain rod hidden inside the box so they fill it up more.

(I already have the fabric/foam board for another

pelmet box for above the kitchen sink! hehe.)

Our Week by iPhone. Get all up in our Business.

Getting through Morning Sickness..is a group effort I guess..haha.

below are the girls "helping" mommy...

Funniest thing I heard today.....

Sophia (3.5) "Mommy when you are

done throwing up I need to pee."

I took these 2 photos the other day..

and I seriously can't stop looking at them I love them so much.

They are now my phone's backdrop. 

I reflect on these cute shots when they are

protesting bath/bed/wearing pajamas/sienna having to wear a diaper.......

DIY- Been working up a Felt Board for my girls!

It's a slow but steady process. I needed something crafty and fun to work on.

I have been taking photos and will be sharing easy templates to make your own felt board!

While I was still in bed sienna brought me ONE AT A TIME...each of the felt items.

It gave me a good 5 minutes to not have to get up yet. ;)

So If this wasn't a successful project for them I don't know what is.

more sleep + keeping them busy sounds good to me.

This past weekend was the Pittsburgh Marathon!!

Ben ran in a relay and was there supporting his brother bob's non profit..Dirty Vagabond.

I know some of you donated to his fundraising efforts..so thank you!!

his goal was to hit 3,000 and he just went over that! woohoo!

The girls loved cheering on their daddy..

and ringing the cowbell...(which is now "lost"....oops.) ;)

 

I have little helpers who come and do my laundry for me....

and then I re do it when they are sleeping.

They love nuns.....and sienna is rocking their nun outfit....they are so cute.

My little snacker.

I think she is going to turn into a pretzel stick.

Parenting Confession - I fed the girls lunch at 10:00 and

did nap time early one day...

It was a great morning. and I will totally do this again.

Been working up lots of printable orders!

Lots of teacher appreciation treat bag tags going out..

baby showers.. and of course birthday parties!

It's been cool seeing how many assistant principals

have been ordering the teacher tags for their staff.

The one below turned out cute I thought.. 

she was going to fill it with lifesavers for their teachers!

I think those circle gummies could be cute too.

Dress up..this is a typical sophie look.

Favorites mama moments- This sweet moment of them

not moving/eating/crying to eat the same

thing/jumping/needing to pee/not wanting to pee.....lasted 2 minutes.

and I loved it. :)

Been getting more of these sweet moments lately.

They are so cute together.

The days of blow drying and straightening my hair are limited these days...

rocking the dirty hair.. sophia loves it..she goes mama you're hair is curly like minee!!

(notttt really. but yessss.)

Sienna trying to rush sophie's post nap time wake up....

she is feeling risky I guess..this could be dangerous.... ;)

Missing Shannon a lot lately. Sometimes I can feel it bubbling up in me.. just the anger of why did he do it? All the details from the news coverage..and the police reports handed down.. have formed this image in my head of how it happened.. and Sometimes I wish I could have not heard some of the details.. because they are out of a horror movie.

Pray for her soul every night.. for her 2 sweeties.. for her family and friends..for everyone affected by domestic violence. and I pray for him. and for his family. Even though sometimes when I say it..I can't fully come to it..but I'm hoping just saying it..will help me forgive.

 Sophie's "mom pose".......

hm. she has got me down pat I think. 

Eating the requested SHREDDED cheese before bed..

because eating string cheese would be way too easy.......................

Hope you all had a great weekend..and week so far!

Been loving these moments with the girls..they are a fun age. exhausting age.. but fun!

and sienna is talking up a storm right now. she says the funniest things.

Sophie has been full of funny things too lately... EXAMPLE: the other day

a guy walks by with SUPER SHORT shorts on.. he looked like he did steroids/body builder.. hugeee old man. and tinyyyy shorts. I know..I was confused too...

Sophie: "Daddy..where are those guys pants?" hahaha... ooh we were glad we were in the car so we didn't have to deal with that one.

And PS..I'll be sharing the felt board soon.

even though it's a work in progress..so many ideas still of things to make!

Sophie requested the castle..now a princess is needed... and a prince. (of courrse.)

Party Inspiration Look Book- Modern Shabby Chic

I had so much fun putting together this
Party Inspiration Look Book for a Client's Modern Shabby Chic Party!
She contacted me via my Blog's Facebook page..
asking for inspiration in planning her daughter's first birthday.
She gave me her color scheme and some details..wanting something pretty and
shabby chic-ish and not too babyish.
A DIY beginner but wanted to have details she could create herself.

Have a look! For a small fee I can help you plan your party..

just shoot me a message if you are interested. 

I love planning parties vicariously through others... ;)
Click here or below to open up the Issue and
be able to click each image and go directly to the link.
Lots of great ideas and fun links to check out!

Again, click the images above or the

magazine preview to go check out all the links!

Hope this helps with any party inspiration you were looking for..

Can't wait to share the next theme! :)