| Pizza is a universal food. Originally confined to Italian | | | | actual price of putting together a quality pizza at home |
| neighborhoods, pizza has now become mainstream. | | | | is much cheaper than buying at a pizzeria. One way to |
| Travel anywhere in the world and you will be able to | | | | save money is by purchasing ingredients on sale. You |
| find some type of pizza. | | | | can multiply your savings by obtaining items in bulk at a |
| As noted bread baker Peter Reinhart explained to me: | | | | food discount warehouse. For example some items |
| "Pizza is the perfect flavor delivery system." Pizza is | | | | like mozzarella cheese can be purchased in bulk. Use |
| the ultimate comfort food. | | | | what you need, and freeze the rest to be used the |
| With a little practice, you can easily make your own | | | | next time you make pizza. The savings of buying your |
| delicious home made pizza. | | | | ingredients in bulk is substantial. |
| Here are four reasons why you should make your | | | | 4) Making pizza is fun. Pizza can be a wonderful group |
| own pizza. | | | | activity. When you make pizza, you can get everyone |
| 1) Making pizza is easy. With the basic tools found in | | | | around you involved in some part of the process. |
| any kitchen, you will be able to make pizza dough. All | | | | Pizza is also an enjoyable family activity. All kids love |
| pizza dough follows the same basic pattern. Mix flour | | | | making pizza. Pizza is a fun activity which can be |
| with yeast, water and salt. Some pizza dough recipes | | | | enjoyed not only by families but by singles as well. |
| call for oil, however this may be omitted. (I use olive oil | | | | When you make pizza, you make magic happen. |
| in my recipe, but this is a matter of preference.) There | | | | Still not convinced you can make your own pizza? |
| are many wonderful dough recipes available to you. | | | | Here are some steps you can take to painlessly, |
| You need to find one that you like and will satisfy your | | | | create your own pizza. Start with a frozen shell |
| own taste. | | | | purchased at a supermarket. This is a good way to |
| 2) Making pizza is healthy. Since you are making your | | | | begin to learn how to make your own pizza. You are |
| own pizza, you have total control over the ingredients | | | | in complete control of what toppings you will use. |
| used. I encourage you to use the freshest ingredients | | | | The next step is to purchase fresh pizza dough from |
| available. The old standards, pepperoni, sausage, | | | | a bakery or pizzeria. This will give you good |
| tomato sauce, and various cheeses, like mozzarella, | | | | experience in working with dough and shaping your |
| make excellent toppings for pizza. There are many | | | | pizza. Making pizza like this will allow you invaluable |
| vegetables that can be used for pizza as well, including | | | | experience. |
| fresh garlic, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, onions, | | | | Finally, you can try making your own dough from |
| mushrooms and zucchini. Fresh seafood such as | | | | scratch. Making dough may seem difficult at first, but |
| shrimp and clams can also compliment your pizza. | | | | will get easier and easier over time. Without much |
| Experiment. You will create new taste sensations. You | | | | effort, you will be making healthy pizza, saving money |
| are only limited to your imagination when deciding what | | | | and having a lot of fun. The hardest part of making |
| to put on your pizza. | | | | pizza is the clean-up. |
| 3) You will save lots of money. You will be amazed at | | | | Pizza on Earth. |
| how economical it is to make your own pizza. The | | | | |