Recipe

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• 4 1/2 tsp yeast
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 -2 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (omit if you don'tsp like a kick of spice)
• 2 (14 oz) jars pizza sauce (i buy the institutional sized cans at sam's club its so much cheaper, especially if you're making mo)
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp cornmeal

• 1 Dissolve yeast and sugar in hot water, set aside and let sit for 8 minutes.
• 2 In a large bowl mix flour and salt.
• 3 Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and mix well with a heavy wooden spoon.
• 4 Turn out onto a floured surface, knead being careful to not add too much additional flour.
• 5 After the dough starts to really pull together work in enough olive oil to get a good elastic dough that is easy to work.
• 6 Work in the garlic, herbs and red pepper.
• 7 Knead for about 2 minutes more.
• 8 Divide into four equal parts, using a rolling pin to roll out into 6-7 circles, leave an edge or a crust around the edges so your toppings won't slide off.
• 9 Sprinkle a pizza pan with cornmeal, place 2 pizza dough rounds on the pan and bake at 500 degrees for 5 minutes.
• 10 Repeat with other 2 rounds.
• 11 Allow to cool on the counter, for about 10 minutes.
• 12 Top with pizza sauce and cheese. Ending with the herbs and pepper on the very top.
• 13 Place on cardboard rounds and wrap tightly with plastic wrap.
• 14 To bake after freezing, bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.