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·
    1 month 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.