Pizza Sauce and Dough

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups warm water , 100 to 110 degrees
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 4 cups bread flour
• 2 tablespoons Italian-style seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt , divided
• 1.25 cups flat beer
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   In a food processor, combine flour, Italian seasoning and salt. Pulse until mixed. Add yeast mixture, flat beer and oil. Pulse until a ball is formed. Scrape dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for several minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Allow dough to rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Place dough balls in separate bowls, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise at room temperature for about 1 hour, then store in the refrigerate overnight.

3. 3

   To make the sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Crush tomatoes into saucepan. Add tomato paste, basil, parsley and oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes.