So I am sure that someone more brilliant than me has already come up with this....but the other day I just thought, hey what if I made pizza like I make cinnamon rolls? And thus, the creation.
I have been playing around with my pizza dough recipe because I wanted to improve it. I think I have almost got it to what I want. This worked out beautifully and tasted so good. I have also been playing around with my pizza sauce recipe because it needs it. I liked what I did today, but am probably still going to change it more. With that said... here is what I did.
Dough
1 1/4 c. warm water
1 pkg (1 Tbsp) yeast
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, soft, but not melted
no more than 4 c. of flour
1 tsp garlic salt
Proof yeast in warm water. Beat butter in stand mixer just to mush it up a bit. Add yeast mixture, salt, and 2 c. flour. Mix well. Add only enough flour to make a soft dough that is just a little sticky but you can still handle it. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise for at least 1 hour.
Sauce
1 can diced tomatoes, partially drained
1 can tomato paste
1/4 tsp pepper (I used fresh ground)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground oregano (you can use the leaves too, I just don't have any)
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well somewhat mushing some of the tomatoes.
Pre heat oven to 425.
Punch down dough and pour out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a large rectangle. Spread sauce over dough staying 1 inch away from the edges. Sprinkle with mozzerella ( I used a whole lb.) Top with your favorite toppings, we just used pepperoni. Roll up, sealing edges.
Cut into 1- 1 1/2 in slices. Place on a well greased cookie sheet. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until you can press down on the middle and it springs back.
Enjoy!
