Low Sodium Pizza

Step 1

In a small pot, mix together sauce ingredients.

Step 2

Simmer on low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Remove sauce from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 4

Shred cheese, prepare vegetable and meat toppings, and set aside.

Step 5

Spray pizza pan with non stick cooking spray, and set aside.

Step 6

Stir yeast and sugar into warm water. Let sit for 8 minutes. Mixture should start to foam slightly.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, add flour, olive oil, and yeast mixture.

Step 8

Mix until blended. In order to keep the mixture dry or moist enough to work with, you may need to add flour or water,.

Step 9

Once mixed well, form into a ball.

Step 10

On a floured surface, pick dough ball up and throw down hard several times.

Step 11

With floured hands (using as little flour as possible) kneed for 2 minutes.

Step 12

Place dough in center of pizza pan.

Step 13

Using the palm of your hand, press dough out to edges of pan.

Step 14

Thumb print outside edge of crust.

Step 15

Place pan in preheated 425 º F oven for 10 minutes, then remove.

Step 16

In a small bowl mix melted margarine and small amount of Garlic powder.

Step 17

Brush margarine and garlic mixture on outside edge of crust.

Step 18

Spread sauce, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes, then add shredded cheese, and toppings of your choice to pizza.

Step 19

Bake in pre-heated oven at 425º F for 20 to 25 minutes.