I accidentally had my scale set to the wrong increment when I measured my flour for the pizza crust. So I had to add more water until I got something usable.

I used it as an excuse to make a bonus pizza with smoked mozzarella, a tiny chunk of pepper jack and a jalapeno.

Base cost of pizza is $2.77 each. Toppings are practically free. Except that bell pepper. I bought it at 68¢ and have used it in three different meals. But today I saw that if I replaced it it was going to cost me $1.27. The price has doubled in two weeks.

Meanwhile red, yellow and orange bell peppers are “just” $1.54. and the three pack of those colors was just $2.40. A rare and infuriating case where green bell peppers are more expensive than the more time intensive riper versions.

    • FauxPseudo @lemmy.worldOPM
      11·
      2 days ago

      I use different recipes but this is the one dedicated to pizza and only pizza.

      Pizza crust.
      Servings: two 12 inch pizzas.
      1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°).
      2 teaspoons sugar, divided.
      1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast.
      3 to 4 cups all-purpose .
      1 teaspoon sea salt.
      1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and marjoram, optional.
      1/3 cup vegetable or olive oil.

      • Mix the water and the yeast.
      • let set for five minutes.
      • add half the sugar and mix.
      • In a large bowl mix the flour, salt, remaining sugar and dried herbs.
      • Once the yeast is bubbling add it to the flour mix .
      • mix until a dough forms.
      • dust a workspace with flour and start kneading and add more flour as needed to stop the dough from sticking to the workspace.
      • knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and stretchy.
      • clean out the flour bowl and put the oil in it.
      • put the dough in it and give the dough at turn so it’s coated in oil.
      • let rise for 30 minutes and put in the fridge overnight or let it rise for an hour and use right away.
      • Bake at 500 for 10 minutes.
      • add sauce and toppings.
      • Broil on low until the cheese bubbles.