Pizza - from Rachael Howell

We have this every Friday night for "Family Fun Night!"

PIZZA DOUGH:
Combine in kitchenaid:
1 c. hot water
2 T. milk
1 T. olive oil
1 T. shortening
1 1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. yeast

Then add:
3 c. flour (+1 T. semolina flour if you happen to have it)

Knead 5 minutes in mixer (or by hand 10 minutes?). Cover and let rise 45 minutes. Punch down and let rest 15 minutes. Now you are ready to top and bake at 400 or 415 for about 15 minutes or so. Or make breadsticks, dip in butter, twist and place on cookie sheet. Top with parmesan, garlic powder, etc... and bake at 415 for 12 minutes. You can also put dough in a well oiled plastic bag in the fridge either before or after rising for use within 2 days. Often, I make the dough before church, skip the rising and put it in the fridge. By the time we're home, the dough is ready to be made into breadsticks.

PIZZA SAUCE:
2 T. olive oil
1 medium onion, diced

Cook over medium heat til the onions are tender.

Add:
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15 oz.) cans petite diced tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 T. basil
1 T. oregano
1 bay leaf
1 T. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 T. honey

Let simmer 30 minutes uncovered. Makes enough for 3-4 pizzas, freezes great.