Embracing A Holistic Lifestyle By Learning How To Cook From Scratch!
In our world it is SO EASY to eat processed foods, but I have recently found a desire to learn how to cook some basics from scratch. It’s a lost skill that is being revived and I am here for it! As an Integrative Health Practitioner, I believe that fostering a connection with our food and cooking from scratch is an essential component of overall well-being. Today, I want to share my recent culinary adventure – making homemade pizza from start to finish, including a delightful pizza sauce and a dough recipe that will have you savoring every bite.
The Heart of the Pizza: Homemade Sauce
Recipe: Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
Ingredients:
6 oz tomato paste
15oz tomato sauce
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp sugar- I used monk fruit
Instructions:
Mix wet ingredients
Add seasonings and mix
Store in fridge
Crafting the Foundation: Foolproof Pizza Dough
I did this all by hand since I do not have a mixer, having a mixer would probably make it easier!
Recipe: Easy Pizza Dough
Ingredients:
2 cups lukewarm water
1 tbsp active yeast
1 tbsp sugar
4.5 cups of all purpose flower
2 tsp salt
1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions:
Dissolve the sugar in lukewarm water. Once the sugar is all dissolved, add the dry active yeast to water and let it bloom for about 10 minutes-this piece is important don’t skip it!
while that is blooming, mix salt and 3 cups of flour in a sperate bowl.
Add the yeast mixture to the flour and slowly add in the rest of the flour.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes
Video on kneading dough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJiucv88flM
Coat the ball of dough with the avocado oil
Loosely cover the bowl until it doubles in size
Shape into pizza shape
Video on shaping the dough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f9-xTcKzZo
Bringing It All Together
With your homemade sauce and pizza dough ready, the possibilities are endless. Get creative with your toppings – fresh veggies, quality cheeses, and lean proteins. By taking the time to cook from scratch, you not only nourish your body with wholesome ingredients but also foster a deeper connection with the food you consume.
So, get ready to get messy and try something new! Knowing how your food is made and having control on the quality of ingredients is empowering in a health journey!
