Pizza- Fast and Delicious!

Pizza Dough:

In a bowl of a stand mixer, add the honey, warm water and yeast. Let it sit until the yeast gets foamy (about 3-5 minutes). Add the flour, salt and olive oil. Turn the mixer on low and knead for 6 minutes. Let rise for 5-10 minutes. (Makes two medium pizzas)

Pizza Sauce:

While the dough is kneading and rising, start the sauce. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil; add the minced garlic. Saute for about 30 seconds; careful to not let it burn.  Add the canned tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar. Heat through on medium high heat for about five minutes or until thickened . (This makes enough sauce for two pizzas)

Assembly:

Preheat the oven to 550 F with a baking stone or steel on the middle rack. Place the dough in a greased bowl and let sit for 5 minutes, covered. Punch down the dough and roll it out to about a 10 inch round. On a pizza peel or flat cutting board, place a large piece of parchment paper or generously sprinkle with corn meal. Transfer the dough round to the pizza peel.

 Spread with the pizza sauce. Add the sliced fresh mozzarella. Sprinkle generously with grated parmesan cheese. Transfer to a hot baking stone or steel. Bake for 5-6 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted  (A baking steel bakes the fastest at about 5 minutes. A baking stone bakes in about 6-7 minutes). After taking it out of the oven, top with the sliced fresh basil and chili flakes if desired. Serve hot.